Jupiter Farms: It could be the flooring, right?

OK, the house is ready to sell...or so you think. You learned all about staging from HGTV and your agent. 
And you have some great pictures.  But what about the flooring?



Yes, they make a big difference! Thinking of selling or having trouble selling? Let's talk. Usually just a 1% improvement in your value proposition will get you the successful sale you need to move forward with your life. Give me a call at 561-762-4073.

Junk mail on the Internet. Got a phone?

Several years ago when the Internet was "introduced" real estate agents began to migrate to websites to display their listings and comb the web for buyers.  In fact, there is now every conceivable opportunity to look at homes on the web, now called Web 2.0.  But here is my challenge:  Are you really any better off?

 
In the "old days" real estate listings were published in a book each week and buyers had to pour over pages for small print to find possible houses.

Then the Internet allowed us all to see things quickly and easily anytime, anywhere.  But consider what it has also brought us:  clutter!

How has email made things simpler?  Does your Inbox have too much stuff each day?  Do you spend some time every day adding people to your blocked senders list and deleting things?  Of course you do.  Email has now suffered the same fate snail mail did, that is "junk mail".  In fact your first task when going to your mailbox is to stop at your recycling and throw most of the stuff out.

How about your home phone...if you still have one?  Many people don't even answer the phone any more since it is plagued by robo-calls that are not policed by the DNC list.  They just let the phone go to the answering machine (if they still have one) and sort out what messages they want to hear at a later time.

So based on these two things, why would a buyer prowl the Internet signing up on every website only to have the results be lots of information they don't want?  All the information comes from the same MLS database.  IT IS ALL THE SAME INFORMATION.

Every website, whether it be personal, corporate, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Zillow, Trulia and on and on...are all providing the same information.  The ONLY difference is the display format and some companies are spending a fortune to try and display it attractively.  So what do I suggest?  Stop searching for houses and instead search for an agent.

A great agent has tools and software that are better than anything offered on the web.  A great agent knows the market, both geographically and financially.  A great agent knows how to communicate and I don't mean tweeting.

Now here is the really crazy idea:  If you are really serious about buying, how about calling someone?  I know this is a radical idea but you can test their effective with a simple call.  If you don't get a return call within say an hour or two, just move on to another agent.  Hey, getting an automated email response to signing on to a website telling you how important you are is not communication.

Just have a real, old-fashioned phone conversation with someone and see what you think.  Every agent would rather have a conversation with a truthful buyer than waste time chasing Internet leads around or calling them every day.  So tell the agent exactly where you stand in terms of your purchase.  Then let them send you appropriate listings.  The irony is that you may not be able to reach someone, even though everyone has a phone everywhere.  So if you can't reach them on the phone you can cull them off your list.

Let's face it, given a chance everyone pushes the "0" button to speak with a Customer Service Representative so do the same when looking for a home.

OK, give me a test.  Looking for a home in this area?  Call me, Richard Sites, at 561-762-4073, and see how I do.  I have lived in Jupiter for 22 years, I know the area and I know how to answer my phone.  And as the commercials say, "No salesman will call".

Jupiter Farms $ 70,000 reduction

Now here's a great deal!

This Jupiter Farms home features 2,349 feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a pool.  It is the highly desirable CBS construction and like all homes for sale in Jupiter Farms the lot is 1.25 acres.

Jupiter Farms is a large area of semi-rural homes located about 10 minutes west of the Town of Jupiter.  But, and this is a big but, you are still only about 15 minutes from the ocean.   This home is perfect for family living.

Maybe this is not the right Farms home for you.  Well, we have 148 homes on the market in our western communities ranging to near $ 10,000,000. Contact me, Richard Sites 561-762-4073 or by email, and we can find you the perfect spot.  Unlike many agents I have lived in the Farms for 12 years and can show you the best locations.

Jupiter Farms sold on Sept. 17

Jupiter Farms, the famous equestrian area, is located about 10 minutes west of the Town of Jupiter.  Here residents are unfettered by restrictive HOA covenants and enjoy the freedom this brings with it.  I moved from Tequesta out here about 12 years ago and love my 1.5 acres.

This house just sold here in the Farms after about 9 months on the market.  It is a 3/2.5 with about 2,000 square feet under air and was a short sale.  It sold for $ 232,000 and does not have a pool.

Since Jupiter Farms and our western communities are such large areas, there are always plenty of properties on the market. Right now they range in price up to nearly $ 10,000,000 for an estate in Ranch Colony.

You might consider Jupiter Farms homes for sale if you like an individual styled home with plenty of room.  You will certainly know your neighbors since there is a strong sense of community here and will probably never go the the local Publix without running into several people you know.

To see all Jupiter Farms homes for sale or more information on this area, contact Richard Sites at 561-762-4073 or by email.  Unlike most agents I have lived here 12 years, lived in Jupiter for 22 years and grew up in South Florida.  I can show you the best location for the lifestyle you want to enjoy.

Jupiter Farms homes, a recent sale

Jupiter Farms is a dedicated equestrian area on the western side of the Town of Jupiter.  Here homes sit on 1.25 acres so residents have room for horses or just some space between them and the neighbors.

This 4 bedroom, 3 bath house with nearly 2,300 square feet just sold on Sandy Run, one of the prettiest streets in the Farms.  It was listed at $ 289,000 and sold for $ 250,000.  It was built by Jim Monde, one of the early builders of homes here in the Farms.

This house also had a 2 stall barn in the back, a screened pool and Hickory floors and cabinets.  However, it was a short sale.

If Jupiter Farms seems like the kind of place you might like to live, contact me Richard Sites at 561-762-4073 to see the best locations and some great opportunities.  Unlike most agents, I have lived in Jupiter Farms for 12 years.  If you prefer you can email me at Coastal Florida Real Estate.