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HOMES & LIFE YO U R LO C A L R E A L E S TAT E M A G A Z I N E

Thinking of Selling by Yourself in This Hot Market? Here’s What it Could Cost You. 5 Ways to Simplify Your Life.

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What Happens if I Sell My Home Before I Find One to Buy?

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5 Reasons to Sell Now!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Thinking of Selling by Yourself in This Hot Market? Here’s What it Could Cost You. 5 Ways to Simplify Your Life.

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RECIPES: Lettuce Wraps Two Ways

Maximize Your Home Value. 5 Reasons to Sell Now!

What Happens if I Sell My Home Before I Find One to Buy?

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1. Get in the sun

4 WAYS TO

Relieve Stress

Bright light can do wonders to lift your spirits. If you live in an area with few sunny days, consider buying a full-spectrum light bulb to sit under for the same effect.

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2. Listen to your

favorite music

Listening to music, especially music that you have a positive emotional connection to, can be a fast fix for a low mood and can reduce anxiety.

3. Write it down

4. Laugh out loud

If you are feeling stressed or emotionally upset, take a few minutes to write down your feelings. Getting it out on paper can be cathartic and provide an emotional release that allows you to feel more relaxed.

Watch a YouTube video, a clip from a favorite funny movie, or moments from a comedian’s stand-up routine. Laughter increases blood flow and boosts your immunity.

TOP 10 CLEANING HACKS F R O M

T H E

P R O S

1. Remove carpet stains with vodka.

2. Buff stainless steel with olive oil.

3. Steam the microwave with lemon oil.

4. Use vinegar and distilled water to clean glass.

5. Remove pet hair with rubber gloves.

6. Dust electronics with coffee filters.

7. Dust window blinds with socks.

8. Use baking soda to scrub a stovetop.

9. Remove water stains with shaving cream.

10. Detox the garbage disposal with lemons.

Thinking of Selling by Yourself in This Hot Market? Here’s What it Could Cost You. It can be tempting to make the most from your home sale by selling it yourself, but not using a real estate agent could cost you far more than you bargained for. For instance, a Sale-By-Owner home sells for an average of 26% less than a home sold by a real estate agent.

Putting Your House on the Market is More Work Than You Think Attempting to sell your own home while also working a job and managing family life is a juggling act, and many sellers who try to go it alone end up dropping one of the balls along the way. You will probably have to spend a lot of your free time on the selling process.

Sellers who don’t commission a real estate agent must also make themselves available to show the home to potential buyers, so you may find yourself rushing from your job to meet a seller for a walkthrough.

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Real Estate Agents Can Help You Through the Emotional Side of Selling Whether you have lived in your home for only a short time or many years, there’s an emotional aspect to selling that many sellers don’t realize. Taking the emotion out of responding to low offers, rejections, and follow-up can result in a better final price for your home. Great real estate agents can negotiate with potential buyers without seeming too eager, and they won’t let buyer rejections or comments affect the negotiation process.

Real Estate Agents Have the Connections to Reach More Buyers You’re far more likely to get more listings when you sell your home through a real estate agent. Additionally, agents can access networks of potential buyers you may not have access to. They have often spent years building strong networks of clients, as well as valuable networks with other agents, and those networks can help them get the word out about your home.

You Could Be Exposing Yourself to Legal Risks If you don’t hire a real estate agent, you will probably still need to consult with a real estate attorney to ensure you complete the legal paperwork correctly and properly list seller disclosures. Even if you made an honest mistake, you could find yourself liable for breach of contract or even fraud — and that could cost you far more than an agent’s commission fee.

Selling your home is one of the most complicated transactions you will ever make. Having an experienced partner throughout the process can save you money and help you avoid expensive mistakes!

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FIVE WAYS

The following are five ways that have been studied and tested to make the biggest impact in simplifying your life.

1. Stop Multitasking

Research has proven that multitasking increases stress while lowering your productivity level. A more effective solution is to handle one task at a time, then once completed, move on to the next item on the list.

2. Minimize Your “Stuff”

The more things you own, the more complex your life can become. Take the time to declutter, and remove the items from your life that you are no longer using. By removing unnecessary time, energy, and money stealers from your life, you will be left with more time for family, friends, and more fulfilling pursuits.

3. Less Screen Time

Of course, this advice is most often frowned upon by the receiver. However, TV, video games, movies, and your social media can begin to dominate your life if you let them. Over time, they can have an influence that is disempowering and stifling to any forward momentum you are trying to have in your life. But there is only one way to discover this, and that is to turn it all off, and see what happens.

4. Be Careful What You Commit To

to simplify your life.

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There is a major issue with overcommitment that has seeped into most peoples lives in recent years. Between work, family, friends, kids, and various events, there is little time left to breathe. It can do you a world of good to think carefully before committing to something.

Choose to accept only those endeavors that can truly add to your life.

5. Pare Down Your Goals

Goals are a great tool for helping you accomplish things that you desire. Too many goals can drown you.

Consider focusing on only one or two goals at a time.

By easing up on the multiple directions you are moving in on a daily and weekly basis (even if it is just a mental exercise), you will find greater success and less stress.

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L E T T U C E

W R A P S

Two Ways

Thai Chicken DIRECTIONS Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat, until oil is shimmering. Add ground chicken, and cook the chicken until it browns. Add red curry paste, ginger, garlic, peppers, and cabbage, and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add hoisin sauce and green onions, and toss ingredients. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add chopped basil. Place spoonfuls of chicken into the lettuce leaves, and eat like tacos. *Optional: Serve with lime wedges and Siracha sauce.

L E T T U C E INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup cabbage (shredded)

• 1 pound ground chicken

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons red curry paste

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)

• 5 leaves basil (chopped)

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1/2 head Iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves, rinsed and patted dry

• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced) • 4 green onions (chopped)

Teriyaki Salmon DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 F. Whisk teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, olive oil, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Place salmon in a dish, pour marinade over the salmon, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Spray cooking spray in baking dish. Remove salmon from marinade, and put marinade aside. Arrange salmon in baking dish, and bake for 15 minutes. Pour marinade into saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, and stir until sauce thickens. Remove salmon from the oven. Pour thickened sauce over each salmon piece and garnish with sesame seeds. Arrange 8 lettuce cups on a platter and place a portion of salmon in each. Drizzle with Creamy Ginger Soy Sauce.

W R A P S

L E T T U C E

W R A P S

INGREDIENTS • 1 pound salmon (divided into four pieces)

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 8 lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine), rinsed and patted dry

• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced) CREAMY GINGER SOY SAUCE • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Whisk all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl until emulsified and creamy.

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MAXIMIZE YOUR HOME VALUE

Don’t miss out on the biggest seller’s market in years!

5 Reasons to Sell Now! Right now, it’s a great time to sell, but if you wait too long, you could miss out on maximizing the value of your home. Here are five reasons to act now.

1. Low Inventory Means Buyers Are Looking for You There are so many buyers in the market right now, and many are even willing to purchase homes as is or sight unseen. While you can’t set the price of your home unreasonably high, you can take advantage of market trends.

2. Flexible Work Arrangements Give People More Choices The remote work trend has been growing for years.

Experts predict remote work will continue to be a viable option for many once tied to traditional offices.

Millions have escaped the office and are choosing their ideal place to live and work from home, and your neighborhood is in demand!

3. Supply Chains Are Stabilizing Last year’s housing market was volatile. Challenges in the supply chains delivering raw materials for new construction were partly to blame. However, things are stabilizing, meaning housing inventory may soon open up — you could miss out on getting your best sale price as buyers see more choices arriving on the market.

4. Mortgage Rates Are Rising Historically low mortgage rates mean if you’re ready to sell your old home and buy a new one, you can still get a fantastic interest rate. But rates are expected to rise, making borrowing less affordable than it currently is.

5. Home Prices Might Cool Down As the market stabilizes this year, home prices are expected to moderate. Cautious sellers could miss out on a more exciting sale and end up accepting a less lucrative deal.

Your home might not be the right fit for you, but it could be perfect for an eager buyer. Don’t miss out on the biggest seller’s market in years! Pick up the phone, and give us a call for guidance on the next steps!

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...if I Sell My Home Before I Find One to Buy? “There are several ways to still have a roof over your head, even if your home is in the process of being sold.”

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S N E P P A ?

Our current seller’s economy puts many homeowners in an unusual predicament. In an ideal world, you’ll have sold your old home and purchased a new one hand in hand — yet that’s just not the case right now. Whether it’s just for a week or for several months, it is quite possible that you’ll sell your home before you buy a new one.

Does this mean you’ll be stranded on the streets?

Will you be homeless? Fortunately, that won’t be the case. There are several ways to still have a roof over your head, even if your home is in the process of being sold.

The Leaseback Maneuver

Leasebacks (aka “rent-backs”) are a popular way to profit from a home sale without having to move out immediately. In a leaseback, you sell your home like you normally would and then lease back the property from the new homeowner. This grace period typically lasts for up to 90 days, but you do need to come to an agreement with the new homeowner prior to the sale.

Try to Buy Before Selling

Here’s a bit of advice. According to Zillow, home prices will now spike up 16% in the next few

months. Many experts predicted that home prices would decrease this year — but as things are currently unfolding — that is not the case. If you have the means to do so, consider working with a real estate agent to buy a home first. Once that’s done, you’ll most likely still have time to sell your home at a great price.

Friends or Family

This answer is straightforward, but you could always rely on friends or family in the meantime.

The big advantage of this option is that it’s relatively free. The cost of living is free, but you will still need to rent a storage unit to house your items in the interim. Try your best to not stay with friends and family for too long — especially if you have a larger family with children. One downside; however, is you will have to move twice.

Short-Term Rental

Renting an apartment or hotel for the intervening time is always an option. You won’t have to rush the home-buying process, and you won’t have to rely on those around you. However, the price of a shortterm rental could possibly start eating away at your next mortgage payment. Again, just like when living with friends and family, you will have to move twice.

Hopefully, these solutions help you feel confident selling your home in the current market, even if you are unable to buy another home immediately. Reach out to us to further discuss any questions you may have; we are here to help!

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4 Reasons Why Our Clients Hire Us and Send Us Referrals PRICING MASTERY

From the start, getting the price right is one of the most important decisions related to getting your home sold for top dollar. We are experts at determining the best fair market value and pricing strategies to accomplish this goal.

NEGOTIATION SKILLS

Experience is critical when negotiating best offers. Our clients tell us that they have more peace of mind knowing we are watching out for their best interests.

Sally Agent Team

REALTORS®, DRE#123456

Sally: (941) 723-2400 Johnny: (941) 336-9655 sally.agent@ProspectsPLUS.com johnny.agent@ProspectsPLUS.com www.ProspectsPLUS.com

Call Us Today! We Can Help with All of Your Real Estate Needs!

ONGOING COMMUNICATION

Communication is a vital component in the sales process. Make sure the real estate agent you choose takes the time to establish a time and method for keeping you in the loop every step of the way! As a result, you are always informed, and everyone can avoid unwanted surprises.

AREA EXPERTISE

We are seasoned veterans, with enthusiasm, knowledge, time-tested strategies, and a network of industry-wide professionals at our fingertips, ensuring we have all your needs covered throughout the entire process.

Please reach out if we may be of assistance, or if you know of anyone who might need help with buying or selling a home.

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10510 Portal Crossing, Suite #107 Bradenton, FL 34211