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Why Should I Use a Real Estate Agent to Sell My Home?

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We are continuing our series of articles highlighting some of the reasons to hire a professional real estate agent to sell your home. Our previous article covered the fact that professionals such as the Tampa seller agents, Orlando seller agents, and South Florida seller agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros have access to important data and trends and the fact that real estate agents handle all of the paperwork associated with making and offer and closing the sale. Today, we will look at more reasons to consider engaging a real estate agent to sell your home.

Leveraging Their Expertise

When you hire one of our Tampa seller agents, Orlando seller agents, or South Florida seller agents who deal in 1% real estate, selling for maximum market value can really put a lot of money back in your pocket. An experienced and licensed real estate agent can leverage their expertise to help you sell your home fast and for maximum market value.

Home Staging, Marketing, MLS Presentation

The presentation and marketing of your home can make all the difference. The Tampa seller agents, South Florida seller agents, and Orlando seller agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros can help you stage the inside and outside of your home for professional photographs and showings. We know how to write a description of your home and design your MLS listing for maximum impact. We also have relationships with buyers agents who we can connect with and can utilize some of our own proprietary marketing tools and strategies.

Our next article will cover more reasons to engage a real estate agent when selling your home.

As the original “one percent real estate” firm, the agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros are passionate about helping our clients. If you are in the market to either sell or purchase a home, we invite you to experience the 1% real estate difference. Give your friends at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros a call today!

Advantages of Using a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

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When it comes time to sell your home, you will need to decide whether or not you want to do it yourself (By Owner) or hire a licensed real estate agent. Some people choose “By Owner” because they want to avoid high real estate commissions. A significant advantage of using One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros is that we deal in 1% real estate, so our commission is a flat 1%.  This is a small price to pay for the expertise of a professional. Our next series of articles will cover the many advantages of hiring a real estate agent to sell your home. 

Access to Real Estate Data and Trends

Real estate agents have access to the latest and most accurate data and trends, including specific information about your neighborhood and general area. The Tampa seller agents, Orlando seller agents, and South Florida seller agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros use the professional tools and databases we have access to and conduct thorough research to identify pertinent information and attractive selling points before we even begin marketing your home.

Paperwork Handled for You

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you know there is a TON of paperwork involved. Your Tampa seller agents, South Florida seller agents, and Orlando seller agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros will handle all of the paperwork for you, from the offer through closing.

Our next article will cover more reasons to consider hiring a real estate agent to sell your home.

 One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros is the original “one percent real estate” firm that was founded to help both buyers and sellers enjoy a professional experience without having to pay unreasonably high commissions. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, we invite you to learn more about how you can benefit from 1% real estate. Give your friends at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros a call today!

Real Estate Deals That Fall Through

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The Tampa seller agents/Orlando seller agents/South Florida seller agents and buyers agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros have seen it all over the years. While we are disappointed when a deal falls through, we do know there is usually something better just around the corner. We are continuing our series discussing some of the most common reasons why real estate deals go south. Our previous articles discussed inspection, appraisal, and financing issues.  We also covered how some contingencies can contribute to a deal falling through. Let’s take a look at more reasons why a contract on a home doesn’t make it through closing.

Title Issues

Title issues can cause real estate deals to fall through. The Orlando seller agents/Tampa seller agents/South Florida seller agents and buyers agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros conduct preliminary research on properties to determine if there are any obvious title issues. However, the full truth about a property is uncovered during a comprehensive title search. Examples of common title issues include liens, probate issues, survey disputes, seller not being able to legally sell the property, and bankruptcy.

Breach of Contract

At the end of the day, if either the buyer or seller decides to back out of the deal, they can do so. This will result in a breach of contract and subject the parties in breach to penalties outlined in the agreement including loss of earnest money. The Tampa seller agents/Orlando seller agents/South Florida seller agents and buyers agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros do not see this happen often because of the penalties involved, but it most definitely does occur.

Paying high real estate commissions are a thing of the past. Your friends at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros are the original 1% real estate agents. We were founded with the mission to help people fulfill their dreams of owning a home. Not all one percent real estate agents are equal. We are the original and we want to work with you!  Give us a call to learn more about our 1% real estate model today.

Top Reasons Why Real Estate Deals Fall Through

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Even when dealing in one percent real estate, some deals do fall through. We are continuing our series of articles discussing some of the most common reasons why a real estate deal goes kaput. Our previous article covered houses not passing an acceptable inspection and the home appraisal coming in under the offer amount. Today, we will look at two more reasons why real estate deals fail.

Financing

If the buyer’s mortgage does not get approved, then the real estate deal will likely fall through. Most of the time, buyers will put a contingency in the contract that the deal may be null, and void and the buyer will be refunded the down payment if their funding falls through. But not all is lost. The Tampa seller agents/Orlando seller agents/South Florida seller agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros encourage sellers to take back-up offers in the event that the original buyers financing falls through.

Contingencies

Unmet contingencies can also cause a real estate deal to fall through. Examples of contingencies include the sale being contingent on the buyers financing as mentioned above or contingent on the sale of the buyer’s current home. Contingencies can also include repairs, i.e., the final sale is contingent upon the seller installing a new roof that passes inspection, etc. The 1% real estate agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros advise both our buyers and sellers on acceptable contingencies.

Our next article will cover more reasons why a pending real estate transaction doesn’t make it through closing.

Your friends at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros are proud to be the original one percent real estate agents serving the Tampa Bay area. We also have 1% real estate agents covering Orlando and South Florida as well. If you are in the market to purchase a home, or want to sell your home, then one percent real estate is definitely the way to go if you want to put more money back into your pocket. Give us a call to learn more about how our exclusive 1% real estate programs can benefit you today!

Reasons Why Residential Real Estate Deals Fall Through

Reasons Why Residential Real Estate Deals Fall Through

Purchasing a home is exciting. However, once someone finds their dream home and makes an offer, that excitement often turns into nervousness about the uncertainty of whether or not the sale will be finalized.  Our next series of articles will cover some of the most common reasons why a pending real estate deal may fall through. Let’s get started:

Inspection

The one percent real estate experts at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros recommend that our buyers make a sale contingent on a professional home inspection.  This can include, but is not limited to inspecting the roof, structure, plumbing, electrical, and even an inspection for termites. If the inspection finds issues with the property, then you have the option to move forward with the sale, move forward with the sale pending acceptable repairs, re-negotiate the sale price, or choose to abandon the sale.

Appraisal

Financial institutions require an appraisal before approving a mortgage. If you are paying cash, the one percent real estate experts at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros will still recommend that you make the sale contingent upon an appraisal. If the appraisal comes in lower than the offer price, you may choose to either make another offer or abandon the deal.

Our next article will cover more reasons why a residential real estate deal may fall through.

One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros is comprised of Tampa seller agents/Orlando seller agents/South Florida seller agents and buyer’s agents who deal in 1% real estate, a model designed to put more money back into the pockets of the clients we serve.  Want to learn more about how this can benefit you? Give us a call to discuss more with one of our 1% real estate agents today!

Final Steps in the Home Buying Process

Final Steps in the Home Buying Process

At One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros, we are not only passionate about one percent real estate, but our Tampa seller agents/South Florida seller agents/Orlando seller agents and buyer’s agents are dedicated to providing our clients and visitors to our website with reliable resources and insightful information. We are continuing our series of articles outlining the various steps in the home buying process. Our previous articles covered the importance of engaging a trusted real estate agent, obtaining mortgage pre-approval, determining which areas/neighborhoods you want to consider and learning more about the homeowner’s associations that govern them, prioritizing your “wants” vs. “needs”, and allowing your real estate agent to guide you through making an offer. Today, we will explore the final steps in the process of purchasing a home.

Home Inspections/Appraisals

The home inspection and appraisal are each processes that your 1% real estate agent from One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros can guide you through and manage for you. If there are areas identified on the home inspection that need to be addressed, we can work with the seller agent to determine a mutually agreeable solution. Likewise, if there are any issues with the appraisal, we can advise you and re-negotiate on your behalf.

Final Closing

The last step in the home buying process is the final closing. We will attend the closing with you to guide you through the process and answer any questions about the purchase and documents you are signing.

When it comes to one percent real estate, One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros is the resource to trust. We are the original 1% real estate experts founded with a mission of helping people like you purchase their dream home.  Our Tampa seller agents/Orlando seller agents/South Florida seller agents and buyer’s agents stand ready to serve you. Give us a call to get started today! 

Understanding the Home Buying Process

Understanding the Home Buying Process

The Tampa listing agents/South Florida listing agents/Orlando listing agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros are dedicated to providing you with valuable and useful information each month.  We are continuing our series discussing the steps in the home buying process. Our previous articles covered the importance of finding a trusted real estate agent, obtaining a mortgage pre-approval letter, narrowing down the locations/neighborhoods you wish to consider, and learning more about the homeowner’s associations that govern those areas.  Today, we will explore two more steps in the home buying process.

Prioritize “Wants” vs. “Needs”

It is a good idea to put on paper everything you “must” have in your new home as well as what you would “like” to have. This will help your real estate agent be able to better search and locate a property that fits both your dreams and budget. When you engage One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros, your one percent real estate agent will take everything into consideration and provide you with an honest, realistic evaluation of available inventory that fits your criteria and budget.

Allow Your Real Estate Agent to Guide You Through Your Offer

Making an offer is more than just presenting a price. There is a real strategy to it and your 1% real estate agent will guide you every step of the way.

Our next article will cover two of the final steps in the home buying process.

If you plan to purchase a home now or in the future, One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros will be here for you. Our Tampa listing agents/Orlando listing agents/South Florida listing agents and buyer’s agents all work on a 1% real estate commission, which ultimately means more money in your pocket. Want to learn more about how our one percent real estate model can benefit you?  Give us a call today!

A Closer Look at the Home Buying Process

Our previous article discussed the importance of finding a trusted real estate agent and also going through the process of obtaining a mortgage pre-approval letter. Today, we will look at two more steps in the home buying process.

Narrow Down Location

Once you have engaged a trusted real estate agent, you should work on exploring different locations you would like to consider. The Tampa listing agents/Orlando listing agents/South Florida listing agents at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros will sit down with you to discuss your needs and desires and help narrow down some locations that fit with your family and lifestyle.  Some aspects to consider include budget, proximity to job location, schools for children, desire to live in the city, suburb, or rural community, etc.

Learn About the HOA’s

Many neighborhoods in Florida have a homeowner’s association (HOA). It is a good idea to know whether or not the area you are looking in has an HOA and if so, what are the dues, rules, and regulations, etc. For instance, if you have a business with a commercial vehicle, but the HOA does not allow you to park commercial vehicles in your driveway, then you may want to consider looking in a different neighborhood. Tampa seller agents/Orlando seller agents/South Florida seller agents are familiar with the HOA’s in most neighborhoods and can provide the covenants for you to review before making an offer.

Our next article will cover more steps in the home buying process.

One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros is the original provider of 1% real estate.  Others may say they deal in one percent real estate, but we were founded with the vision of putting the homeowners needs FIRST. Our Tampa seller agents/Tampa listing agents, Orlando seller agents/Orlando listing agents, and South Florida seller agents/South Florida listing agents are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients while helping them sell their home for the best price and/or purchase the perfect home to fit their needs and lifestyle.  We love what we do because we are in the business of making dreams come true! Are you looking to purchase or sell a home in the near future?  If so, 1% real estate is the way to go. Give your friends at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros a call today.

Steps in the Home Buying Process

One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros Tampa represents both home buyers and sellers throughout the Tampa Bay region.  Our Tampa seller agents and buyer agents work on a 1% real estate commission, thus putting hundreds of thousands of dollars back into the pockets of our clients over the past several years.

Do you plan on purchasing a home either now or in the near future?  If so, our next series of articles are right up your alley as we discuss the various steps in the home buying process. Let’s get started:

Find A Trusted Agent

Engaging a real estate agent that is reputable and you can trust makes all the difference! They will guide you and be with you through the entire home buying process, from making recommendations of lenders to finding potential homes, making an offer, inspections, appraisal, and final closing.  When you engage 1% Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros, you not only work with an expert who is dedicated to helping you find the perfect home, but you will receive a 1% real estate rebate on the final sales price of the home.  And, if you use our exclusive program through Quicken Loans, you will receive another 1% rebate on the mortgage amount.

Get Pre-Approved

Getting a mortgage pre-approval letter demonstrates to sellers that you are financially qualified to make an offer on a home. Our Tampa listing agents advise the sellers we represent to only accept offers made by pre-approved buyers. This is the policy of many other real estate agents as well.  If you plan to make anything other than a cash offer on a home, then a mortgage pre-approval letter is a must.

Our next article will discuss more steps in the home buying process.

If you are seeking to buy or sell a home, then we encourage you to learn more about how our one percent real estate advantage can help you. High real estate commissions are a thing of the past. Give your friends at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros a call to learn more about our unique approach today!

Buying Your First Home

Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home can be both exciting and scarry at the same time. It’s likely the most expensive purchase you will make during your lifetime. Your friends at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros are excited to help you make your dream of owning your first home come true, which is why we are dedicating our next series of articles to highlighting some of the steps you should consider when purchasing your first home. Let’s get started:

Find a Trusted Real Estate Agent

Finding a trusted real estate agent to help guide you through the home buying process is key. Our Tampa listing agents/Orlando listing agents/South Florida listing agents and buyers’ agents are dedicated to helping clients achieve success. Unlike national chain real estate agencies with high overhead costs and aggressive sales goals, One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros is an independent firm with the flexibility to meet the needs of our clients.

Explore First-Time Homebuyer Programs

There are numerous first-time homebuyer assistance programs that you may qualify for to help you purchase your home. Some programs provide down payment assistance, closing cost assistance, and special loans you can take advantage of to purchase your first home. Our South Florida listing agents/Orlando listing agents/Tampa listing agents and buyers’ agents are versed in these types of programs and can help you determine whether or not you meet their eligibility requirements.

Our next article will cover more steps to take when purchasing your first home.

One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros is the original one percent real estate provider in Florida. Our Orlando listing agents/Tampa listing agents/South Florida listing agents only deal in 1% real estate, so whether you are buying or selling, we help put more money back into your pocket.  Don’t settle for a real estate agency that does not have your best interests in mind. Give your friends at One Percent Guys Full Service Real Estate Pros a call today!