Love Where You Live / Emily Moore - Realtor

12/09/2022

Did you know that the Standards of Practice of both the national home inspector associations and the State of Florida specifically exclude inspection of swimming pools and spas as a required part of a home inspection? You may have to pay extra to have the pool inspected, but not including the pool as part of your home inspection could cost you thousands of dollars in repairs later.

12/05/2022

There's nothing quite like being home for the Holidays! Especially when that home is your fabulous new home 🏡
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is move-in ready! It features a fantastic open floor plan with split bedrooms, a calming lake view and has an oversized screened lanai for you to enjoy beautiful sunsets as the back of the home faces the west. Sabal Harbor has low HOA fees and the community includes a pool, tennis courts and basketball and play areas. The lot is large enough for you to install your own pool should you desire! The community has no rental restrictions should you decide to use the property as an investment vehicle. A new roof was installed in 2021. Location is great with easy access to I-75, the UTC Mall and the fantastic area beaches. Your new home is conveniently located just minutes from various restaurants, world-class stores, and the Manatee River. Enjoy spending the days at Siesta Key Beach, Bradenton Beach, and The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
Interested? 🤔 Shoot me a DM or email me at [email protected]

Listing courtesy of:
Ana Piumbini - Allison James Estates and Homes

11/29/2022

You might think that the holidays are the worst possible time to try to sell a house. But that’s always the case! Selling during the holidays can have a lot of benefits.
🎁 You’ll face much lower competition from other sellers because they think there are not many buyers out there.
🎁 Eager buyers will happily make offers on your place because there’s lower competition.
🎁 More time for showings. People have more flexible schedules during the holiday season so it’s easier to host showings.
🎁 A less-busy agent. Your agent should always make you feel like a priority, but since they’ll have fewer clients you’ll get the real VIP treatment.

So what do you think? Ready to sell your house? Send me a DM and let’s get it sold during the holidays!

11/21/2022

Here are the facts:

✅ Staging DOES matter. Cluttered, disorganized homes can severely limit the potential buyers' ability to imagine living there.

✅ Setting the listing price too high DOES NOT work.
There are many factors that agents use to determine the best list price for your home. If the price is too high, it may sit on the market much longer, even in a low inventory market. Setting the correct listing price makes for a much quicker sale, because it will attract more potential buyers to the property.

✅ Most buyers DO mind if the seller is home.
It's best for sellers not to be present during a showing because it can make home buyers uneasy. Having the seller breathing down their necks is not a relaxing way to view a home, and it may affect their ability to explore the home objectively.

Thinking of selling?
Shoot me a DM or email me at [email protected].

11/18/2022

This was too funny not to share!

But all joking aside, if you are embarking on the journey of buying a house, you might be asked to produce a POF or preapproval letter fairly early in the process. It’s a good idea to get preapproved and potentially get your hands on a POF letter as early as possible to help you not only get a good idea of what you can afford, but also to make your eventual offers on homes stronger and backed up by evidence of your funds.

Bank statements, certified financial statements, proof of an open line of credit or a simple letter from your bank that states that the buyer has the necessary funds are typically sufficient as proof of funds.

11/16/2022

WHAT'S THE SECRET TO KEEPING MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET AT CLOSING??

✅ Ask the seller for a closing cost contribution

✅ The sellers include the closing cost amount with the sale and you save money at the table

✅ Check with your lender to see how much the seller can contribute towards your closing costs.

✅ Find a REALTOR who can help you navigate this process 🙋🏻‍♀️

10/27/2022

BooFest 🎃
Friday 10/28 6-9 LWR Main Street

2 days to BooFest! 🦇

👯 We are so excited to officially announce our stage performance schedule!

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM: Dynasty Dance Clubs LWR
6:50 PM - 7:00 PM: ReImagine Dance
7:05 PM - 7:20 PM: Baby Fox Academy of Florida (Miss Jodi’s School of Dance)
7:25 PM - 7:45 PM: Drake Irish Dance Sarasota
7:50 PM - 8:20 PM: Art & Soul Dance Company
8:25 PM - 8:55 PM: Kids Costume Parade

Will we see you there? Join us on Lakewood Main Street on 10/28 from 6-9pm.

Check out our amazing sponsors that helped make this year's BooFest possible!
Kids Korner & Entertainment sponsored by: Baby Fox Academy of Florida
Stage sponsored by: Art & Soul Dance Company

10/26/2022

Location, location, location! This lovely home is close to UTC Mall, Benderson Park, SRQ Airport, the Ringling Musem, Downtown Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and more!
Want to check it out? You know you do! Shoot me a DM or email me at [email protected]

Listing courtesy of: James Schmitt - Allison James Estates and Homes

*****YOUR LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN*** Located in Cedar Cree...

10/25/2022

No matter what type of location you're looking for the Sarasota-Bradenton area has it all!
✅ Close to beaches
✅ Water/lake views
✅ Close to shopping/dining
✅ Great schools
✅ Walking trails
✅ Paw parks
Ready to find a home in a location you'll love? Shoot me a DM or email me at [email protected]

10/24/2022

This Tuesday don't miss Nathan Benderson Park Trick or Treat on the Lake! 🎃 https://bit.ly/3TvMZOd Grab the kiddos and dress in your spookiest, silliest, star-studded costumes for an evening of trick-or-treating along a candy trail of not-too-spooky themed booths decorated by community organizations. Plus, there will be an area for interactive play, storytelling and live music, and “Hotel Transylvania” will play on the large video screen!

10/19/2022

Waterside in Lakewood Ranch has it all!
✅ Shopping
✅ Dining
✅ Walking trails
✅ Lakeside living
✅ Farmer's Market
So much to do, right at your fingertips! And many of those activities are pet-friendly 🐶
If you're interested in having all of the perks of living downtown, but with a small-town feel, shoot me a DM or email me at [email protected]

10/18/2022

Whether you're ready to purchase your first home or you're ready to sell your home and find your forever home, I'm ready to help you with both.
Shoot me a DM or email [email protected]