Top 10 Golf Resolutions to Start the New Year

Have you set your New Year’s Resolutions yet? Don’t forget about your golf game! Here are my Top 10 Golf Resolutions for 2022. Well, they’re not really New Year’s Resolutions… I’m going with “casual promises to myself of which I’m under no legal obligation to fulfill”.

Below are my top 10 golf resolutions:

1. Set realistic goals, I have to accept the fact that winning a green jacket is not in my future.
2. Wait until the 2nd hole to start drinking (this of course depends on and is directly related to how I got off the first two tees).
3. Stop hitting my golf balls into hazards.  This also includes not hitting EVERY BUNKER on the course.
4. Stop procrastinating with my short game practice, next Thursday looks promising…
5. Exercise more, I vow to play 6 days a week instead of 4!
6. Keep the ball in the short grass.  Specifically the hole I’m playing, not the one next to it.
7. Score better than my age, I just hope I live until 117.
8. Get a hole-in-one.  I already have the plaque in my office…
9. Convince myself that riding in the cart is just as fun as driving the cart.
10. My biggest New Year Resolution, have fun and enjoy!  Naples FL being the golf capital of the world is perfect to put this last one to the test!!!

Happy Golfing and Happy New Year!

Living the Golf Life in Your Own Luxury Golf Home:

SWFL Featured Homes

Preview this month’s SWFL featured homes in some of the the top golf communities in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers! Are you ready to buy or sell a luxury golf home in Southwest Florida?

There are more than 150 golf courses in southwest Florida. Over 90% of these golf courses require you to be a resident or purchase a social or golf membership. From private equity golf clubs to bundled golf communities, we have a home or condo which will fit your lifestyle.

Also, if you’re wondering why you should choose Southwest Florida, in addition to significant tax advantages (did I mention there is no state income tax, low property taxes and no inheritance tax?), we also have perfect weather and an abundance of outdoor activities, shopping, and dining to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

So, whether you are considering relocating to our area or you are looking to buy your dream home, a second, third or fourth home, check out some of the Top Private Golf Clubs and golf homes for sale in Southwest Florida Golf Communities on the market today!

SWFL Featured Homes – Golf Communities

Grey Oaks – 1610 Chinaberry Way Naples, FL – $6,800,000 Just Listed!

Luxury Single Family Home (Naples)

5 Beds plus a Den, 6 Full Baths and 2 Half Baths

7,146 Sq. Ft.

Built in 2003

Private Naples Golf Community – 54 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee for Membership

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Quail West – 4478 Wayside Dr. Naples, FL – $4,750,000

Luxury Single Family Home (Naples)

4 Beds plus a Den, 4 Full Baths and 2 Half Baths

4,758 Sq. Ft.

Built in 2019

Private Naples Golf Community – 36 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee for Membership

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Talis Park – 16643 Isola Bella Ln. Naples, FL – $4,450,000 Under Contract! 

Luxury Single Family New Construction Home (Naples)

4 Beds plus a Den, 4 Full Baths and 3 Half Baths

5,582 Sq. Ft.

New Construction More about New Construction

Private Naples Golf Community – 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee for Membership

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Treviso Bay – 9631 Lipari Ct., Naples FL – List Price – $3,499,000 – Pre-Construction Available!

Single Family Luxury Golf Home (Naples)

4 Beds and 3 Full Baths

3,993 Sq. Ft.

Built 2021 (Pre-Construction) More about New Construction

Private Naples Golf Community – 18 holes – Bundled Golf Community

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Esplanade – 9412 Rapallo St. Naples, FL – Sales Price $2,500,000 (Price Reduced $250,000)!

Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Bedrooms Plus 3 Bathrooms and 1 Half Bathroom

2,860 Sq. Ft.

Built 2019

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – Bundled Golf Community

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Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades – 9488 Greyhawk Trail – List Price – $861,110 –  Just Sold!

Single Family Home (Naples)

Under Construction

Pinnacle Floor Plan

2021 Delivery

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee (Membership Optional)

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Talis Park – New Construction – Under Contract!

Attached Villa (Naples)

Under Construction

2021 Delivery

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – upfront initiation fee

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Palmira – 14105 Lavante Ct., Bonita Springs FL – List Price $625,000 – Under Contract!

Coach (Bonita Springs)

2 Bedrooms Plus a Den

2,054 Square Feet

Built 2005

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community- 27 holes – Upfront One-Time Initiation Fee

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Bonita National – 28551 Carlow Ct. Unit 1101, Bonita Springs FL – List Price $529,000 – Just Sold!

Condo (Bonita Springs)

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

1,883 Square Feet

Built 2015

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community- 18 holes – Bundled golf community

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Lee County November Housing Market Update

The November housing market update for Lee County showed there was more than $942 Million in properties closed during the month, up from $407 Million last year. Unlike the prior month, the number of single family home sales year-over-year increased slightly in Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers. However, condos continued with double double-digit declines compared to the same time last year.

Also notable was the percentage of cash transactions during the month which increased slightly to 44 percent of all transactions which was up slightly from 43 percent during October. The good news is the last 3 months have shown similar percentages which are down significantly from July when 65 percent of home sales were cash sales. So what are the implications? For buyers using a mortgage, you have more opportunities to enter into a contract on a property without having to go up against multiple cash offers.

Ultimately, demand continues to remain very strong for Southwest Florida and the nation as a whole. In fact, a recent study by Redfin identified the Top 10 ‘Hot Markets’ for 2022 and eight of those destinations are in Florida. Downtown Fort Myers is on the list as are six cities in Sarasota County. We have specialists who cover Fort Myers as well as Sarasota, so if you’re considering moving to the area, contact us for more information.

Lee County November Housing Update – Single Family Homes

November 2021 versus November 2020 Single Family Home Highlights:

• Closed sales increased 1.7 percent going from 1,364 transactions up to 1,387 sales.
• Pending sales decreased 2.7 percent down from 1,541 last November versus 1,499 this November.
• Inventory fell 38.6 percent down to 1,680 properties for sale compared to this same time last year when 2,737 homes were for sale.
• New listings increased from 1,340 up to 1,378 which was a 2.8 percent increase.
• Median days on market decreased to 13 days which was a 51.9 percent decrease versus November of 2020.
• Available inventory of single family homes ended November with a 1.1 month’s supply of homes available for sale, or a 50 percent decrease.

Similar to last month, single family home prices showed a significant increases in the median price, up 18 percent for November of this year compared to last year at the same time. With limited inventory, prices will continue to rise. While leading industry experts note, the appreciation will start to slow to single digits, based on the latest statistics that has yet to show in the numbers.

Seller’s continue to have the advantage in the sales process. If you are considering buying a property, patience and persistence is the key to finding the right home. New listings are hitting the market every day, we can help you with automatic property alerts.

If you are thinking of selling, you are in the driver’s seat. Contact us today to learn about your home’s value in our current market. It may be more than you realize.

Lee County November Housing Update – Condos and Townhomes

November 2021 versus November 2020 Condo Highlights:

• Condo sales decreased 19.4 percent going from 726 real estate transactions down to 585 sales.
• Pending sales decreased 14.8 percent down from 775 last November to 660 this November.
• Inventory decreased 76.6 percent down to 481 condos for sale compared to last November when there were 2,054 units for sale.
• New listings decreased from 692 down to 626 which was a 9.5 percent decrease.
• Median days to contract fell to 9 days which represented an 80.4 percent decrease versus November of 2020.
• Available inventory of condos ended November with a less than 1 month supply of properties available for sale which was an 82.4 percent decline.

Condo sales followed similar patterns as the previous couple of months. Once again, the number of sales and inventory saw declines. Inventory levels of condos are especially challenging with less than a months worth of properties available for sale. Yet, similar to single family homes, there are still opportunities as new listings are added to the market every day.

Bottom line, it remains a seller’s market for both condos and single family homes. So now would be a great time to cash in on the high buyer demand. You might be surprised to learn how much your home is worth in today’s market. Wondering what the benefits are of using an agent sell your home? Learn why you may not want to go it alone…

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Southwest Florida November Housing Market Update

Naples Golf Guy Monthly Market Report – NEW!

2021 Lee County November Housing Market Update

2021 Lee County November Housing Market Update Condos

SWFL Luxury Golf Community Trends

Naples Area Market Report

Begin Your Own Search for a Southwest Florida Vacation Home or Second Home:

So, if you’re ready to begin your search for your dream home or condominium in Southwest Florida, we encourage you to explore our website to find information about communities in the area.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate.

December 27th, 2021, Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

Naples November Real Estate Recap

The current Naples November real estate recap for the area showed 1,198 properties sold for just under$800 Million! The highest priced property sold for $27,050,000 in Port Royal. And, the luxury market remained strong as evident by the 178 properties sold at or above $1 Million.

Although I can’t predict the future, I continue to review reports from economists and industry experts about the future of real estate. Forbes recently interviewed 50 notable industry leaders to get their take on What the Housing Market Will Look Like in 2022. and the overwhelming consensus is home price growth will slow down from double-digit gains down to single-digits.

Here are the key factors cited which will impact the overall housing market:

• 45 Million Millennials (aged 26 to 35) are at their prime first-time home buying age
• Gradual increase in mortgage rates, yet they remain historically low
• Increases in rental rates makes home buying a better alternative
• Remote workplace flexibility will continue
• New homes can’t keep pace with demand and supply chain issues and labor shortages will continue to drive prices upwards
• Foreign buyers are turning to the U.S. as travel restrictions have eased over the past couple of months
• Investors are reshuffling their portfolios to diversify their assets including investing in more real estate
•  A record $2.5 trillion in excess savings exists according to Moody’s Analytics

Lifestyle changes continue to drive buyers to destination lifestyle markets from beach towns to ski towns. As a result, buyers who’ve been sitting on the side lines are starting to resume their search and in many cases, compromising on home features in order to live in their desired area.

It is important to remember, national trends provide valuable insights into the housing market, however in the end real estate is local in nature. So what is happening in a major metropolitan area in the mid-west or northeast, could be very different than what is happening here in Naples.

Naples Real Estate Trends

Naples continues to be a beneficiary of life changing trends as people are relocating to the area or buying a second, third or fourth home. Lifestyle and amenities are a significant factor when people are deciding where they want to live in Southwest Florida.

And golf communities are at the top of the list for a growing number of couples. And it’s not just about golf, it’s about the social calendar, the additional amenities available such as Pickleball, Tennis, Bocce Ball, Fitness Center, Beach Access and more.

November 2021 versus November 2020 Highlights

• Closed sales decreased 21 percent compared to November of last year.
• Overall pending sales decreased 22 percent versus the same time period.
• Inventory dropped 76 percent down from 5,006 homes to 1,138 homes for sale.
• Average days on market fell 70 percent down to 24 days.

Once again, the limited inventory and high buyer demand drove home prices up during the month. The median price of a single family home in Naples rose 22.4 percent. Similarly, the median price of a condo rose 30.3 percent during November.

Due to local market conditions, if you are buying a home in our area you’ll need to move quickly if a property presents itself. Be prepared to submit an offer within hours not days. To give you a sense of how fast properties are moving, during November 43 percent of homes were under contract within 5 days of being listed.

Despite the low inventory, there are still opportunities to buy a home in Naples. We’ll work with you to identify new properties as quickly as possible.

For those of you considering selling, you remain in the driver’s seat as home prices continue to appreciate and buyer demand remains very strong. If you want to be sure you are maximizing the value of your home, call, text or email us today. The value of your home may be worth more than you realize.

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Naples Luxury Home Sales in Luxury Golf Communities For November

• $10,250,000 – 7190 Troy Ln. in Pelican Bay with 6,016 sq. ft. (sold in 5 days)
• $6,000,000 – 8665 Bay Colony Dr. Unit 1803 in Pelican Bay with 3,390 sq. ft. (sold in 1 day)
• $5,765,000 – 2581 Escada Dr. in Tiburon with 6,988 sq. ft. (sold in 52 days)
• $5,500,000 – 28900 Cavell Ter. in Quail West with 6,074 sq. ft. (sold in 57 days)
• $4,990,000 – 2700 Buckthorn Way in Grey Oaks with 4,417 sq. ft. (sold in 2 days)
• $4,000,000 – 6959 Greentree Dr. in Pelican Bay with 4,209 sq. ft. (sold in 1 day)
• $3,530,000 – 29140 Marcello Way in Mediterra with 4,670 sq. ft. (sold in 34 days)
• $3,350,000 – 7425 Pelican Bay Blvd. Unit 2006 in Pelican Bay with 2,555 sq. ft. (sold in 17 days)
• $3,325,000 – 13661 Pondview Cir. in Quail West with 4,927 sq. ft. (sold in 130 days)
• $3,110,000 – 7011 Greentree Dr. in Pelican Bay with 3,211 sq. ft. (off market sale)

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Considering Selling Your Naples Golf Home? Why Work with the Naples Golf Guy Team

With almost 20 years of experience helping sellers with their golf community real estate needs, we would like to share our strategy for how we’re helping maximize the number of offers homeowners are receiving and ultimately higher sales prices.

As an experienced real estate team, we have made a career out of helping people sell homes in premier golf communities. As you may well know, opportunities such as today’s market for sellers only comes every so often.

November Naples Real Estate Reports

Naples Golf Guy Monthly Market Report – NEW!

2021 Naples November Real Estate Recap

Luxury Golf Community Trends

December 26th, 2021 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

Southwest Florida Golf Community Real Estate

Are you looking for the latest Southwest Florida golf community real estate trends? For the most comprehensive coverage of golf community information in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero or Fort Myers, explore our site for answers to all of your questions.

There are over 150 golf communities in the area, 90 percent of which have a private golf course within the community. With all of the various membership options, course designs, amenities and a wide area of home types available, it can be a challenge to select the right golf community to fit your lifestyle.

So, if you are searching for information on one of the best private golf course communities in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero or Fort Myers, below you will find highlights for the latest real estate statistics for single-family golf homes and golf condos in our area.

Florida Golf Community Real Estate – Single Family Homes

Naples Florida Golf  Community Real Estate Trends (Single Family Luxury Homes)

Audubon Country Club – 2 properties for sale, 52 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,384,803

Collier’s Reserve – 0 properties for sale, 16 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,517,656

Greyhawk at GC of the Everglades – 0 properties for sale, 40 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $906,409

Grey Oaks – 3 properties for sale, 75 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,942,680

Kensington – 0 properties for sale, 22 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,009,477

Lely Resort – 5 properties for sale, 215 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $836,667

Mediterra – 5 properties for sale, 87 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,388,549

Olde Cypress – 0 properties for sale, 54 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $984,468

Pelican Bay – 5 properties for sale, 62 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,992,801

Pelican Bay (Estates at Bay Colony) – 1 property for sale, 10 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $5,325,000

Pelican Marsh – 1 property for sale, 94 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,672,870

Quail Creek – 2 properties for sale, 33 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,672,242

Quail West – 3 properties for sale, 87 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,718,342

Talis Park – 0 properties for sale, 24 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,512,250

Tiburon – 0 property for sale, 18 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,453,681

Treviso Bay – 1 property for sale, 42 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,522,216

Vineyards – 5 properties for sale, 80 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $886,955

Bonita Springs Florida Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Single Family Luxury Homes)

Bonita Bay – 7 properties for sale, 102 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,673,941

Palmira – 0 properties for sale, 41 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $641,622

Pelican Landing – 2 properties for sale, 76 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $930,722

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 2 properties for sale, 18 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,581,111

Estero Florida Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Single Family Luxury Homes)

Miromar Lakes – 4 properties for sale, 75 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,794,945

Pelican Sound –  0 properties for sale, 10 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $812,260

Shadow Wood – 0 properties for sale, 53 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,067,966

West Bay Club – 2 properties for sale, 36 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,178,583

Fort Myers Florida Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Single Family Luxury Homes)

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club – 1 property for sale, 55 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $774,925

The Forest – 0 properties for sale, 27 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $530,774

Florida Golf Community Trends – Condos

Naples Florida Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Condos)

Grey Oaks – 1 property for sale, 18 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,040,889

Hammock Bay – 1 property for sale, 74 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $585,119

Kensington – 0 properties for sale, 35 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $491,259

Lely Resort – 8 properties for sale, 287 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $351,734

Mediterra – 1 property for sale, 30 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $637,483

Pelican Bay – 13 properties for sale, 467 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,230,236

Pelican Marsh – 0 properties for sale, 121 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $479,377

Talis Park – 1 property for sale, 71 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,092,430

Tiburon – 0 properties for sale, 60 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $916,854

Treviso Bay – 5 properties for sale, 143 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $356,741

Vineyards – 2 properties for sale, 175 properties closed the over past 12 months and average sales price $449,524

Bonita Springs Florida Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Condos)

Bonita Bay – 13 properties for sale, 199 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,018,328

Palmira – 0 properties for sale, 25 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $368,808

Pelican Landing – 2 properties for sale, 99 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $398,664

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 2 properties for sale, 126 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,033,344

Estero Florida Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Condos)

Miromar Lakes – 2 properties for sale, 101 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $686,319

Pelican Sound – 0 properties for sale, 25 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $333,680

Shadow Wood – 0 properties for sale, 39 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $427,753

West Bay Club – 0 properties for sale, 32 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $700,388

Fort Myers Florida Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Condos)

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club – 5 properties for sale, 108 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $570,500

Southwest Florida Golf Community Trends

Overall, inventory for Luxury golf properties in our area remains low. The good news is there are new listings coming to the market every day. If you are considering buying a luxury golf home, you will need to be prepared to move quickly.

While you are waiting for the right home to hit the market, we can help you identify which golf community or communities will fit your lifestyle and fit your criteria for amenities in your price range. With thee various fees associated with each golf community, it can be a challenge to determine what the total obligation will be for membership initiation fees as well as the annual obligation for membership dues and home owners association fees.

Since each community varies we recommend you use a real estate agent familiar with golf communities to navigate your way through your options. We’ve been helping connect buyers and sellers in golf communities for almost 20 years.

If you do not see a snapshot of the southwest Florida luxury private golf club community you are interested in, contact us for complete market analysis.

November Weekly Real Estate Transactions Naples Florida

The latest reports show November Weekly Real Estate Transactions in Naples for the week of the 1st showed 287 Homes Sold. Pelican Bay had the highest priced property which sold for $10,250,000.

East Naples moved into the top slot with 52 real estate transactions. Home sales consisted of 6 percent vacant lots, 21 percent single family homes and 69 percent were condos. The other property sold was a mobile home.

North Naples slipped to the second position with 49 homes sold. Of the 49 property sales, 36 percent were single family homes and 63 percent were condos. A mobile home was the remaining property sold.

Finally, the City of Naples ended the week with 42 home sales. Naples property sales were made up of 9 percent vacant lots, 29 percent single family homes and 62 percent condos.

In summary, the Naples November weekly home sales review for the week of the 1st showed Naples homes sold were broken down as follows: 123 condos, 108 single family homes, 54 vacant lots and 2 mobile homes.

Naples Luxury Home Sales

Forty-Five luxury homes sold during the week. Luxury home prices ranged from $1,08,100 to $10,250,000.

• $1,000,000 – $1,999,999 price range – 27 homes sold
• $2,000,000 – $2,999,999 price range – 6 homes sold
• $3,000,000 – $4,999,999 price range – 8 homes sold
• $5,999,000 – $9,999,999 price range – 3 home sold
• 10,000,000 plus – 1 home sold

November Weekly Real Estate Transactions Naples Florida – Organized by zip code:

City of Naples

• 34102 – 7 properties sold (1 single family home and 6 condos)
• 34103 – 13 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 4 single family homes and 7 condos)
• 34105 – 22 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 13 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 10 sold properties (4 single family homes and 6 condos)
• 34110 – 15 properties sold (1 mobile home, 3 single family homes and 12 condos)
• 34119 – 24 properties sold (11 single family homes and 13 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 21 properties sold (7 single family homes and 14 condos)
• 34112 – 16 properties sold (1 mobile home, 3 single family homes and 11 condos)
• 34113 – 15 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 1 single family home and 11 condos)

Ave Maria and Immokalee

• 34142 – 8 properties sold (5 vacant lots and 3 single family homes)

Barefoot Beach

• 34134 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)

Big Cypress

• 34117 – 7 properties sold (3 vacant lots and 4 single family homes)

Coco River

• 34108 – 16 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 6 single family homes and 8 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 – 47 properties sold (25 vacant lots, 19 single family homes and 3 condos)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 32 properties sold (1 mobile home, 9 vacant lots, 9 single family homes and 13 condos)
• 34116 – 11 properties sold (9 single family homes and 2 condos)

Marco Island

• 34145 – 22 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 11 single family homes and 8 condos)

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Southwest Florida Real Estate Trends

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7 Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home

Hiring a Real Estate Agent to sell your home makes the process much easier for you and your family. You are more likely to earn a higher price and sell your home faster when using an experienced real estate professional.

At first glance, it seems like selling your home on your own will save you money. The most common question I hear from home sellers is “won’t I save money if I sell on my own?”. Which is usually followed by, “that way I won’t have to pay commission”. The real question is, will doing all the work on your own really save you money?

Hire an experienced real estate agent and they will do everything from paperwork to negotiating terms of the sale all with your best interest in mind. If you hire a top notch agent, they will more than cover their costs through a higher sales price as well as save you time. Here are seven important reasons you need a real estate agent to sell your home.

Local Housing Market Knowledge

One of the most important factors to successfully selling your home at the highest price is a deep understanding of the local real estate market. A real estate professional will leverage their local knowledge of the housing market to provide insight and guidance to help you earn the highest possible return on your home. Here is how they will do so:

• Access to a comprehensive list of similar or comparable homes in your neighborhood
• Training on how to compare the value of your home relative to other homes in your area
• Understanding of how current market conditions impact the value of your home which allows them to suggest the optimal pricing strategy
• Advise you about home improvements that matter most to buyers and if certain improvements should or shouldn’t be made to maximize the value of your home

List at the Right Price

The Right Pricing Strategy can have a significant impact on your sales price and ultimately your bottom line. Pricing your home competitively is key to attracting the highest offer. If you price your home too high, you run the risk of turning off buyers. If you price your home to low, you could be leaving money on the table. One of the key reasons hiring a real estate agent to sell your home is their industry experience will give you the best opportunity to price your home at the right price.

• Evaluate comparable properties, your home and current local market conditions to help identify the ideal price range to list your home
• Timing of your home sale may also impact your pricing. For example, seasonality may play a roll in the price of your home.
• Leverage strategic price points to expand your potential pool of buyers
• Make adjustments quickly if your price is not resonating with the market place

Marketing Your Home

A qualified agent already has a process in place to effectively market your home to the largest pool of buyers. The more exposure, the greater likely hood you will elicit a higher offer and perhaps multiple offers. Here’s just some of the way a real estate agent will market your listing:

• Recommendations for staging your home
• High quality professional photos to showcase the best qualities of your property
• Virtual tour with high-end videography including drone footage of your home and community
• Experience creating captivating listing descriptions of your property and the lifestyle your neighborhood that will entice buyers
• Listing your home on the local MLS and other real estate sites such as Realtor.com, Zillow, Homes.com which offer both local and global reach to buyers
• Exposure on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, Tumbler and more!
• Manage showings and open houses to showcase your house
• Solicit feedback from buyer’s agents and share with you, both positive and any negative comments
• Consistent and frequent communication to keep you informed throughout the sales process

Negotiating with Buyers

• Will present you with the advantages and disadvantages of each offer to help you select the best one
• Effectively communicate your options for responding to an offer or multiple offers including recommendations on accepting an offer or negotiating a counteroffer.
• Go-between with the buyer’s agent to negotiate the terms including the price, timing, repairs to ensure the offer meets your needs

Will Save You Time

How much is your time worth? If you are still working, do you have enough time to handle 180 plus actions required to successfully close a real estate transaction. Or, perhaps you would rather head to the golf course for a round of golf and lunch or the beach for a little sunshine and relaxation? A real estate agent will assist with all the

• Field numerous phone calls, emails and text messages from potential buyers and other agents to coordinate showings and answer questions at all hours of the day and night
• Review all offers and present you with the advantages and disadvantages of each offer which is quite time consuming especially in a multiple offer situation
• Coordinate inspections and walk-throughs
• Handle a mountain of paperwork from the beginning to the end, which can now be handled electronically through safe and secure systems nowadays
• Manage deadlines for deposits, inspections, HOA approvals to ensure your sale is completed on time and in accordance with the contract

Stress-Free Selling Process

Often times selling a home means selling a part of you, your family and the memories you have built during the time you owned the home. Moving is already one of the top most stressful events in life and it can feel overwhelming. An experienced listing agent makes a world of difference. While you are preparing for the actual move, your representative will handle the entire sales process to successfully complete a sale. You will have one point of contact to help guide you through the process so you have the time to focus on what’s most important which is transitioning from your home.

For those of you who may be out-of-state, choosing the right agent is even more important. As an absentee owner, your circumstances may or may not allow you to be available at key points throughout the process. By hiring a real estate agent to sell your property, they will be able available for in-person showings, inspections, repairs and the final walk-trough before closing.

Hiring a Real Estate Agent with Experience

A home is typically one of your largest assets. Whether it is your primary home, second or third home it is important to hire an agent who has experience and is familiar with your community and has worked with other sellers at your price point. You’ve probably been told to interview agents. Before hiring a real estate agent to sell your home, ask the following questions:

• How long have you been licensed?
• How well do you know my neighborhood?
• How well do you know the area?
• How quickly do they respond to communications?
• Does the agent have experience with my type of transaction?
• How do I feel about the agent?

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December 19th, 2021, Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

Quail Run Villa Closed!

Congratulations to our clients who’s Quail Run Villa closed today well over list price! The Naples Golf Guy team helped our out-of-state sellers list this Naples villa for sale and we managed more than 30 showings and 5 offers in 24 hours to help them select the best offer.

 122 Quail Forest Blvd, Naples FL 34105 – Sold!

More about this Quail Run Villa Sold:

Villas at Quail Run is small neighborhood of 14 attached villas on a cul-de-sac within Forest Lakes. One of the larger villas available with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a one car garage. A spacious unit with high ceilings in the main living area all with a view of the Quail Run golf course. Relax and take in your morning coffee from the comfort of the screened-in lanai.

A NEW ROOF was installed in 2020 and a NEW AC Unit was installed in 2021. Complete with manual storm protection on the windows. All the big ticket items are accounted for!

Turnkey furnished all with LOW HOA FEES.

• Sales Price $286,000
• List Price $269,000
• Three Bedrooms
• Two Bathrooms
• 1,131 Square Feet
• Built in 1985

To learn more about Quail Run or other Naples golf communities, contact us today.

More About Quail Run

Quail Run Golf Club is a private country club with an 18-hole golf course designed by Walter Smith. This private country club offers affordable membership options for residents of Forest Lakes and Turtle Lakes which surround the golf course. The golf course is independent of both communities.

Considering Selling Your Naples Home? Why Work with an Experienced Real Estate Team

Buyers Are Going on a Home Shopping Spree This Winter

Will there be a home shopping spree this winter? In Southwest Florida we’re about to head into season and we expect this season to be busy.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s still a group of buyers that are very active this holiday season – homebuyers.

What Everyone Wants To Know: Will Home Prices Decline in 2022?

Not a day goes by where someone doesn’t ask, “will home prices decline next year”. If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward? The good news is, according to the experts, home prices are not projected to decline. Here’s why.

With buyers still outweighing sellers, home prices are forecast to continue climbing in 2022, just at a slower or more moderate pace. Why the continued increase? It’s the simple law of supply and demand. When there are fewer items on the market than there are buyers, the competition for that item makes prices naturally rise.