If I were hiring a Realtor to sell my own home, there are three questions I would ask before signing anything.
And surprisingly, "What do you charge?" wouldn't be one of them.
Selling a home is a major financial decision. The Realtor you choose can influence everything from pricing and marketing to negotiations and how smoothly you make it to the closing table.
As a...

Getting an offer on your home is exciting. It's the moment when all the preparation, marketing, showings, and conversations with potential buyers begin to pay off.
But before celebrating the number at the top of the contract, there's a much more important question every home seller should ask:
What am I actually agreeing to?
When selling a home in Tampa Bay—or anywhere in Florida—an offer is about much more than the purch...

Some events are about the finish line. Others are about WHO WE REMEMBER ALONG THE WAY.
This October, Tampa Bay Realtor Dee Strom is proud to sponsor the 32nd Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run, an annual Tampa event that brings our community together in remembrance of law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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If you are thinking about selling your home, you may already be making a mental list of everything that needs attention.
The kitchen feels dated. A few rooms need fresh paint. The landscaping could use some work. Maybe there are repairs you have been meaning to complete for years.
It is easy to assume that you need to renovate everything before putting your home on the market. The good news is that you probably do not.
The goal is not to make your home perfect. The goal is to determine WHICH IMPROVEMENTS WILL MATTER TO BUYERS and which projects may cost more than they add to your final sale price.
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