Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. – Corrie Ten Boom
A record 48% of Florida mortgage holders are underwater according to a Wall Street Journal article. The Tampa Bay economy and housing market have brought many homeowners from security to uncertainty. Many of us who bought or re-financed during the boom years have seen our equity, hopes and options fade. When faced with a 30% – 50% loss of equity, many homeowners are working the seven stages of grief: denial, bargaining, regret, anger, depression, resignation and acceptance. We at Team Bohannon understand the real stress this has caused and are here to help you obtain the highest possible price in today’s marketplace.
If you are straddling the line between profit and loss, then you need real answers and real results. No homeowner wants to bring a check to the closing table or take out a loan to pay off the loss. If you could sell your Tampa home for 10% more, what would that mean for your financial future? If you can sell for 10% more today, then you have an opportunity through the time value of money to dramatically increase your long-term wealth. One dollar today could me worth 11 dollars when you retire.
While forces such as the local economy, interest rates and foreclosures are beyond our control, there are factors we can control such as: the pricing strategy, the condition of the home, staging, marketing and negotiating. You can directly impact the final selling price with the right expertise and proactive planning. You deserve to sell at the high end of the price range.
Don’t settle for an agent or vague promises. For an experienced team with a proven business system, contact Annette, Doug or Dale Bohannon at Coldwell Banker today.
