WHAT IS A TRANSFER TAX AND WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY?
Transfer tax (referred to as documentary stamp tax in Florida) is a tax imposed by states, counties, and cities on the transfer of the...
5 REASONS TO GET A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOUSE
It could save you money: If issues show up in the buyer’s inspection report, the buyer will likely ask for a price reduction, a credit,...
HOW TO DO A 10-31 EXCHANGE
What is a 10-31 Exchange? A 1031 exchange allows an investor to “defer” paying capital gains taxes on an investment property when it is...
CALCULATING CAPITAL GAINS TAX WHEN SELLING A HOME
Capital gains are the difference between the purchase price of a property and the price you sell it for. Capital gains tax apply to...
WHAT IS FIRPTA AND HOW DOES IS AFFECT MY HOME SALE?
The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, better known as FIRPTA, may affect both sellers and buyers, but it concerns primarily...
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PROPERTY HASN'T SOLD IN 30 DAYS
Unfortunately, not all properties sell the first time they’re listed for sale, even in a hot market. Those that do sell can go pretty...
YOUR HOME SELLING TEAM IS HERE TO HELP!
A real estate team unites clients, agents, administrative staff and automated systems together to provide a vast array of services...
HOW TO PRICE YOUR HOME RIGHT
The single most important factor to consider when selling a house is pricing the house correctly. You don't want to overprice the house...
CALCULATING CLOSING COSTS WHEN SELLING A PROPERTY
Closing costs are the fees paid to third parties that help facilitate the sale of a home. Seller's costs are estimated to be 1-4% of the...
5 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REAL ESTATE AGENT
Reason 1: Setting the right price. A Realtor can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in your local marketplace, as well...