11112019 HOME BUYERS' GUIDE

H ome Buyers’ Guide The Tribune

Monday, November 11, 2019

The Bahamas Source For Homes, Condos, Apartments, Lots & Rentals

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Island Living Real Estate

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www.grahamrealestate.com | Phone: (242) 356-5030 #8 Shamrock Road - Price Reduced

4Bd, 4.5Bth | Canal Front Home | Lyford Cay | Living Area: 3,792 sq. ft.

$3,450,000

Ref: 13950

A Little Bit of Heaven-Lyford Cay

5Bd, 5.5Bth | Golf Course View Home Living Area: 6,866 sq. ft.

Ref: 24666

$4,200,000

Daiquiri Estate Eastern Road Oceanfront Home 4Bd, 3Bth | Living Area: 10,253 sq. ft.

Ref: 19767 price reduced $1,900,000

Chateau del Mar

3302 Venetian West

3Bd, 3Bth | Luxury Beachfront Condo Living Area: 2,200 sq. ft.

3Bd, 2Bth | Condo Living Area: 1,924 sq. ft.

#1001 Venetian West

2Bd, 2Bth | Condo/Townhouse Living Area: 1,315 sq. ft.

Ref: 24491

$360,000

13 Jacaranda Close - Sandyport 3Bd, 3.5Bth | Canal Front Home Fully Furnished | Living: 2,056 sq. ft.

903 Columbus Cove

3Bd, 3Bth | Condo | Love Beach Living Area: 1,498 sq. ft.

ER T D UN RAC NT O C

$495,000

Ref: 24733

Elizabeth On Bay

Lot Size: 969 sq.ft. | Unit #2 MLS #32204

Business Opportunity, Commercial Building

$6,250 p/m

Ref: 4772

Line Bay Lots

$3,500 p/m

Ref: 22896

Lot #137A Whale Point Sub.

Salt Pond, Long Island Lot Size starting at 19,646 sq. ft

North Eleuthera Size 12,000 sq. ft.| MLS: 38944

Ref: 12205

$6,250 p/m

Lot 23 Western Shores

South Westridge Lot Size:8,250 sq.ft. | MLS: 35940

Ref: 19166

$2,600 p/m Palm Cay

#109 Single Family Lot | Marina View Size 10,958 sq. ft.

Electricity and telephone lines are installed

$140,000

Ref: 11596

Gregory Graham President/Broker

Laura Kimble Broker

$35,000

Ref: 25272

June Russell Broker

Dolly Griffin Sales Agent

Sophia Porras Sales Agent

Ref: 22568 price reduced $155,000

Greg V. Miller Sales Agent

Kevin Bastian Sales Agent

Ref: 11946

Delerese Pratt Sales Agent

$$220,000

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EXCUSE THE DUST

By Mike Lightbourn

Most homes need some fix-up and repairs to prepare them for buyers, but when should they be done?

Should an open house for agents be delayed until the house is in “model-home” condition?

For the answers, think about a department store during renovations that puts up “Excuse Our Dust” signs.

Which would impress you most?

• Shopping at a store that promises to look better in the future, • Shopping at one in the middle of renovations, • Waiting until the store reopens, brightly lit with spacious aisles and decorated to grab your attention.

Can you see the difference? Most buyers want to purchase a home matching their mental picture of their dream home.

Real estate agents want to show homes that will please their buyers – now not later.

Once everything has been done, your agent can showcase your home to buyers and invite other real estate professionals to preview it so they can offer to show it to their clients.

They will see only the positives and the chances are you will benefit from an earlier sale at the best possible price, provided it is not overpriced.

Once you decide to sell your home, ask your real estate agent about any needed repairs. Prepare a punch list and complete every item before the “For

Sale” sign goes up.

Avoid the Red Tag Have you ever noticed clothing sales that advertise “seconds” at greatly reduced prices? The “seconds” have flaws like uneven seams and pulled stitches, and the store benefits from the slightly lower quality in exchange for a lower price.

Just like those “mark downs,” a home being offered for sale with obvious flaws also invites a lower price.

Homebuyers, like other shrewd shoppers, quickly become aware of needed repairs and then begin scrutinising the home for other defects.

By some estimates, you can expect to receive about two dollars less less for each one dollar in needed repairs (of course depending on the particular circumstances).

Protect your investment by asking an agent for advice. They will walk through your home in a buyer’s role, making notes of all apparent defects that attract attention.

This could range from a cracked windowpane to a rusty bathtub. No matter what the flaw, if it attracts attention, it also becomes a point on which the buyer may try to negotiate a lower sale price.

Your real estate agent can guide you further by providing marketing tips to make your home more attractive to buyers. Remember that by offering a “first quality” home, you may expect to receive a better price.

BE PREPARED!

The season officially BEGAN on JUNE 1, 2019, and will END on NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Visit Us: http://www.tribune242.com

Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty

TO ADVERTISE CALL: Charles Gaitor 502-2356 or Email:

cgaitor@tribunemedia.net Questions or comments?

Email me at info@cbbahamas.com

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019, PAGE 9 11 Shirley Street T: 242 394 7070 morleyrealty.com morleyrealty@morleyrealty.com

CARMICHAEL ROAD ACREAGE 433 feet east of Gladstone Road MLS: 30734 I $1,450,000

3.75 acres located on Carmichael Road is a developer’s dream! This acreage is non-restricted, which means it can be a commercial or residential development.

The property is level and heavily wooded with old growth trees, but an adjacent cleared lot will give any investor a good idea of the lay of the land. Within close proximity to Gladstone Road the central location of this acreage is an investment opportunity to see now! Call today for further details and to schedule a viewing!

PATRICIA BIRCH I C: 242 557 0322 I E: patty@morleyrealty.com

GREEN TURTLE CAY I MLS: 29163 Ocean Front Abaco Acreage 63.044 Acres I $2,500,000 Christopher Armaly I C: 242 357 4457

SOUTH OCEAN ESTATES I MLS: 38373 Gated Community I Investment Opp 13,147 sq. ft. Duplex lot I $150,000 Donna Davis I C: 242 424 7254

CHANCERY LANE I MLS: 37210 Enclosed yard, Spacious deck and Pool 4 Bed 4 Bath Home I $1,200,000 Carla Sweeting I C: 242 804 1591

EXUMA ACREAGE I MLS: 28661 Picture perfect ocean views 2.46 Acres I $316,000 Patricia Birch I C: 242 557 0322

TRANQUIL GARDENS I MLS: 39008 Unit 1-3 Bed 2 Bath Unit 2-2 Bed 1 Bath Income Producing Duplex I $285,000 YaEl Walcott I 242 376 2556

WARWICK ST., SHIRLEA I MLS: 39006 1,333 sq. ft. Building I 7,425 sq. ft. Lot Fully Renovated I $350,000 Carla Sweeting I 242 804 1591

OAKRIDGE ROAD I MLS: 39139 125’ x 331’ Elevated Lot with Lake Views Build your dream home I $220,000 Patricia Birch I 242 557 0322

BLAIR ESTATES I MLS: 37417 Hudson Street 80’ x 115’ Multi family lot I $298,500 Christopher Armaly I C: 242 357 4457

M O R L E Y R E A LT Y . C O M

242 394 7070 | 11 Shirley Street | morleyrealty@morleyrealty.com

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DEVELOPERS DIRECT COMMERCIAL LAND OFFICE LEASE HOME RENTALS RESIDENTIAL LOTS RESTAURANT SPACE

NEW RESTAURANT SPACE AVAILABLE!

Jolika Buckner, Broker

13 Jacaranda Close Stunning single family home on corner lot with over 125 feet of canal frontage with boat dock and generator. Quality features include bamboo floors, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. $6,250 per month

NEW LISTING! Now taking applications for new restaurant in the heart of Sandyport Marina Village! 2,100 sq ft with magnificent waterfront views of the Grand Canal. Floor plans and elevations available for serious inquiries.

Please contact us for more information. $7,000 per month

195 Sandyport Drive 3-bed 3.5-bath end-unit townhome with spacious living areas and lots of storage. Modern kitchen features granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Fenced-in garden. $4,750 per month

2 Coral Beach Spacious 4-bed 4-bath single family home with own pool, beach, dock and generator. Open plan downstairs with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, high end ceram ic tile, and bamboo floor wood floor upstairs. Lovely patio area outside is ideal for outside entertaining. $8,000 per month

6 Coral Beach Spacious 4-bed 4-bath open plan single family home with own pool, beach, dock and generator. Quality finishes throughout, including mahogany wood floors in bedrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, high-end ceramic tile, raised wood cabinetry in the kitchen and raised ceilings and brick driveway. Lovely patio area outside is ideal for outside entertaining. $8,000 per month

www.sandyport.com

Contact: Jolika Buckner, Broker | Work: 327-2425 | Cell: 376-1662 | E-mail: jbuckner@sandyport.com

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Calling All BREA Agents This is the ideal spot to feature your exclusive property listings.

AGENT FEATURES

Call 502-2356 For details

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