Pinellas County Real Estate Statistics for September 2014

(courtesy of the Pinellas Realtor Organization)

The following paragraph combines the statistics for single family homes and townhomes/condos

Inventory is tight and the market shows less than 5.5 months inventory for both single family homes and townhomes/condos. This indicates a seller’s market.  It is interesting to note that there were 37 more cash sales in September than in August even with increasing sales prices.

Click here for a copy of the full report from the Pinellas Realtor Organization.

It is important to keep in mind, that although Pinellas County overall is in a seller’s market, due to the variation in supply and demand in each area and price range,  the areas with more homes for sale may be considered a buyer’s market.  Ask us for specific details about your area.

Below is a short video for home sellers on the importance of internet marketing:

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Recent Deborah Ward & Associates sales:

11068 91st Terrace, Seminole, FL – our former clients just accepted a job transfer and called us to sell their house fast. The property was on the market for 5 days when they received MULTIPLE OFFERS, and sold for $204,000 – over the list price!

929 Hamilton Court, Palm Harbor, FL – our former client called us to sell his townhome so he and his new wife could purchase a larger home.  This property SOLD at the list price of $80,000 before it even hit the market!

2180 College Drive, Clearwater, FL – our former clients called to say they were ready to move closer to family.  This property SOLD for over list price at $232,000,- hear what these home sellers said about their experience working with Deborah Ward & Associates:

If you would like to sell your home fast, and for top dollar, call us at 727-216-9247!

1.  “I want to price it higher than I need to sell it for because the buyers will make a lower offer anyway”

Truth:  In today’s market buyers are generally educated by their Realtors and do their own online research so they have a good idea of what the value is of a property.  Buyers generally search in increments of $25,000 online, so pricing your house at $235,000, when the value is between $200,000-$225,000,  will likely cause you to lose potential buyers.  They can’t make you an offer, if they don’t know even know your house is for sale.

2.  “I’ll price my home high, and let the market catch up to my price, I’m in no hurry”

Truth:  If you want to sell your house, time is not on your side.  As of September 30, 2014, the largest number of homes in Pinellas County, Florida sold within the first 30 days (33.5%), followed by homes between 31-60 days (18.80%).   Don’t be a homeowner caught with your home still on the market after 60 days, as buyers will start to wonder why your house is not already sold, and may not even want to see it at this point.  If you really are not in a hurry to sell your house, then it is best not to put it on the market until you are serious about selling it.

3. “I watch the news and they say the real estate market is hot and prices are are up, I’m not going to give my house away.”

Truth: We are in a healthy real estate market in Pinellas County, Florida right now  However, that does not mean that buyers will pay more than market value for your house.  In most areas of the county we are in a balanced market, however, it is very important to look at supply and demand in your particular area.   We have some areas and price ranges with an excess of inventory making it a “buyers” market,  while other areas are in more demand, making them a “sellers” market.

Let us help you navigate this real estate market. We specialize in selling St. Petersburg-Clearwater Florida homes, and our team’s sold listings in 2014 year-to-date, have gone under contract in an average of 17 days.  We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your needs and help your price and sell your house fast!  Call Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Gulfside Realty, at 727-216-9247 today!

Do you want a real estate agent who can get your home

SOLD fast?  

Deborah Ward & Associates’ average days on the market for listings sold year-to-date through 9/30/14 is just 17 days, as compared to the average days on market for all sales during the same timeframe in Pinellas County Florida at 86 days! We list and sell homes throughout Pinellas County, from St. Petersburg up to Tarpon Springs, including the Gulf beaches.

If you would like to get your home SOLD FAST, call us at 727-216-9247!

Have you been thinking of selling your home in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Florida area, but don’t want to move before the holidays?  Deborah Ward & Associates can negotiate an offer on your home so that you can stay in your home for the holiday season.

We understand some home sellers think that buyers aren’t interested in home shopping during the holidays. In fact, we have found that the most serious buyers are out looking for a home during this time of the year. However, the holidays do tend to weed out the number of home buyers who are “just looking”, resulting in less traffic through your house, since only the “true” buyers are out looking at homes.

Also, since many home sellers prefer to wait until after the holidays to list their home for sale, this results in fewer choices for those serious buyers out there, so the buyers are more likely to choose to buy your home!

Call Deborah Ward & Associates at Keller Williams Gulfside Realty, if you have been thinking about selling your home, and we will get your home SOLD during the holidays.  We cover all areas of Pinellas County from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, and over to the Gulf beaches.  Call us today at 727-216-9247!

Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Gulfside Realty, has been using YouTube videos to market their listings for sale in Pinellas County Florida for many years. We receive phone calls almost every day from home buyers who have seen one of our videos that they found by “Googling” for information on purchasing a home in the Tampa Bay area.  If you have been thinking about selling your Clearwater-St. Petersburg, Florida area home, and would like more information on how we use the internet to get homes sold, please give us a call at 727-216-9247, or go to YouTube.com and search “Deborah Ward & Associates” to see our videos!

11068 91st Terrace, Seminole, Florida 33772 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2 car garage.  It features a large updated kitchen with maple cabinetry, open living concept floor plan, family room, split bedroom plan, and is located in the Seminole school district.  It is also just minutes from the Gulf beaches, but does not require flood insurance!  The list price of this home is $200,000, and is so desirable, it received multiple offers within 5 days of hitting the market, and is now under contract and scheduled to close on October 30, 2014.

Take a peek at this home on YouTube:  

 
If you have been thinking of selling your home in  Pinellas County, please call Deborah Ward & Associates at 727-216-9247, or email info@DeborahWard.com.  Our sold listings for 2014 have gone under contract after only an average of 17 days  on the market.  The average days on market until contract for all residential real estate transaction in Pinellas County is 86 days, so if you want to SELL YOUR HOME FAST, call the team that can get the job done – Deborah Ward & Associates!