Dave Ferro, Broker, Watson Realty Corp

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

High-visibility corner site on the SW 13th Street (US 441) corridor, minutes south of the University of Florida, UF Health Shands, and the VA Medical Center. U-7 zoning, one of Gainesville's most intensive urban designations, is already in place, allowing high-density residential, mixed-use, and com...

08/22/2026

A brand new agent in my office took a floor call and froze.

It was a seller. Wanted to talk about listing their home. She'd never done one.

So she put them on hold, walked down the hall, and got me.

I gave her a list of questions. Not a script. Questions, all built to do one thing: get the seller talking about their house.

She went back to the phone, built the rapport, and set a listing appointment for that evening.

I met her at the house and sat in on the appointment. She got the listing. $970,000.

Her first one.

She didn't have to know everything. She only had to know she could come get me.

That's the job.

08/21/2026

Can This Home Adapt to Your Future Needs?
When visiting a property, it's important to think beyond the upgrades and ask yourself if this floor plan will still suit your needs five, 10, even 20 years from now. Needs change with age, or when multigenerational families come together, or even if a loved one finds that stairs are just too much to...

Before you buy or sell, take a closer look at how well a home can adjust to changing needs, from mobility and growing families to flexible, adaptable living spaces.

08/21/2026

What to Repair Before Listing Your House
Making a home ready to be listed for sale isn't always a matter of large-scale improvements. It is, more often than not, a matter of a few key repairs that will make all the difference, while a handful of less important fixes will wait. Here's how to determine which is which.
Begin With What Turns Off...

Before listing, a few repairs can help you attract more buyers, get them to pay your asking price, and save you the headache of last-minute negotiations.

08/17/2026

Thinking about selling this fall? Our agents at Watson Realty Corp. break down which renovations actually pay off before you list.

08/15/2026

Ways to Make Small Bathrooms Feel Larger
Small bathrooms tend to feel restrictive, but there's no need to break the bank to fix that. A few simple tweaks to lighting, color, and storage can make a real difference in how big a bathroom feels, and none of it requires a major renovation.
Let Light In (And Out!)
Bathrooms that are underlit tend...

Bounded by a small space? Add some layered lighting, a larger mirror, and smarter storage to make your bathroom feel almost twice as big without a full renovation.

08/14/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Boundaries
You might assume the fence marks the edge of your property. In many cases, it doesn't, and that gap between what you see and what the survey shows is where boundary disputes start. Before you fall in love with a lot size or a mature tree line, it's worth understanding what actually sets the edge of a...

Property lines aren't always where you think they are. Here's what buyers should check before closing so a boundary question never turns into a costly surprise.

08/13/2026

Keeping Your Home Showing-Ready While You're Busy
Selling a home is rarely easy, especially when showing requests arrive during the busiest part of the week or at the worst possible time. Fortunately, a few simple preparations can make it much easier to keep a home looking good for showings.
First Impressions: The Front Door
Much of the work involved...

Selling a home while juggling everything else doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's how to keep your house ready for showings without much extra time or effort.