Sherry Flathman, Realtor

09/16/2026

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected
Most sellers have a rough idea of how long they expect their home to take to sell. When that timeline stretches, it's easy to focus on the number of days the listing has been active.
The more useful question is why buyers haven't moved forward.
Sometimes the answer is price. Other times, the home is...

A slower-than-expected home sale may call for more than patience. Take a fresh look at price, presentation, feedback, and how the listing is reaching buyers.

09/15/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 2105 GRAND FLORA TRAIL, Bradenton.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2105 Grand Flora Trail, Bradenton, FL 34208, 1672 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $320,000, MLS ID A4654576

09/15/2026

🎃 PICK YOUR PUMPKIN! 🎃
Fall fun is officially in full swing! 🍂 From pumpkins and hayrides to family photos and plenty of seasonal treats, your local pumpkin patch is the perfect way to celebrate the season. 🧡
Make a weekend of it, support a local business, and enjoy a little pumpkin patch magic! 🍁✨

WE’RE BACK, PALMETTO!

The countdown to pumpkin season officially starts NOW! The Great Pumpkin Patch of Palmetto opens October 6th, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another season of pumpkins, pictures, family memories, and fall evenings under the oaks.

And this is just the beginning… we have plenty of fall fun to share with you over the next few weeks!

📅 Mark your calendars for October 6th
🎃 Tag your pumpkin patch crew
🍂 And get ready, Palmetto — the pumpkins are coming!

09/15/2026

The most fun way to get around town these days!! Who has tried the ferry?! ⛴️

09/15/2026

Look at the updated 34209 Market Watch Report.

With real estate being local, it's important to work with a local expert that understands the changing market.

09/14/2026

There's no downtime between summer and the holiday season.

09/14/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.

09/12/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

09/11/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 211 LAKEWOOD DRIVE, Bradenton.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 211 Lakewood Drive, Unit 211, Bradenton, FL 34210, 1408 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $179,900, MLS ID A4687200

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 we will never forget

We remember. A moment of silence today for those who lost their life on 9/11 -25 years ago.