Answers by Michelle Cecchini

In addition to reviewing online algorithmic home estimates, it\'s a good idea to contact a Realtor to help you identify homes that have sold and are similar to yours, to develop a comparable market analysis. No two homes are the same unless they\'re in a track that builds exact homes, but your Realtor can help you determine a range that\'s a little bit tighter than the algorithms.

1. List your home for sale 2. Identify the area and price point for your new home 3. When accepting your contract for the sale of your home ask for a closing date of 60-90 days. 4. Identify new home, get under contract with coordinating closing dates. This can be tricky and you need everybody on board to coordinate. Listing agent, buyer\'s agent, Title Company and lender.

1. Get pre-qualified with a lender for your new home loan. 2. Start packing the things that you don\'t use or have an immediate need for. 3. While going through things get rid of what you don\'t need. Save those items for a garage sale, estate sale or donate. 4. Reach out to your local Realtor to get a list price on your home as well as more specifics on what should be done on your home before listing.

Sorry to hear about your experience so far. I would suggest reaching out to the real estate company\'s broker to let them know you don\'t feel your agent is doing what you need them to do to sell your home. They can most likely transfer you to another agent within the company or potentially allow you to interview a few other agents within.

Generally, it depends on what your listing agreement says. There is an line where the broker can charge you a fee for canceling, so check there. But if your agent said he was going to rip it up, I would ask for a letter of cancellation from the broker, then you can rest assured it\'s been canceled.

Whatever you know, disclose it. It is Florida State law. On the seller\'s disclosure form, there is an option to answer \"don\'t know.\" If there\'s something that you don\'t know, use it. If you have more information you\'d like to expand on a question, there are areas to do that there, or you can attach an addendum to explain the situation. Your best bet is to consider all known facts. This keeps you from futurists of litigation.

An easement is a legal right for someone to use part of another person’s property for a specific purpose, even though they don’t own it. Think of it as limited permission—ownership stays with the property owner, but another party gets certain usage rights. Common Examples in Real Estate: Utility Easements – Allow power companies, water providers, or internet service providers to install and maintain equipment like power lines, sewer pipes, or fiber cables across a property. Access (Ingress/Egress) Easements – Let someone pass through your property to get to theirs (common with landlocked parcels). Beach or Pathway Easements – Give the public or certain neighbors the right to walk to a beach or trail through part of your land. Drainage Easements – Permit water flow or stormwater drainage across property lines. Key Points: Easements run with the land, meaning they stay in place even if the property is sold, unless formally removed. They are typically recorded in public property records or shown on a survey. Easements can affect property value, how you can build, and where you can put fences, pools, or additions. You generally can’t block or interfere with an easement’s intended use. If you’re buying or selling, a title search and survey will reveal existing easements, so there are no surprises.

The earnest money goes into an escrow account that can be a credit towards the amount you must bring to closing or refunded if you have 100% financing and 100% closing cost concessions.

I recommend talking with three real estate professionals to get their price opinions.

Contact the brokerage company you had a listing with to pick up the sign and key.

Tips for a Quick Home Sale (Without Leaving Money on the Table) 1. Price Strategically from Day One The first two weeks are prime exposure time—overpricing can stall momentum. Use a competitive pricing strategy based on recent local sales, not just asking prices. 2. Boost Curb Appeal Fresh mulch, trimmed hedges, a pressure-washed driveway, and a bright front door can make a lasting first impression. In coastal markets like ours, clean salt residue from windows and siding. 3. Declutter & Depersonalize Make rooms feel larger by removing excess furniture and personal items. Aim for a “model home” feel so buyers can imagine themselves there. 4. Make Minor Repairs Now Fix leaky faucets, touch up paint, replace dated light fixtures. These small updates signal that the home is well-maintained. 5. Stage for Lifestyle Appeal Arrange furniture to maximize flow and highlight focal points—ocean view, fireplace, golf course view. Use light, airy décor for coastal homes; warm tones for golf communities. 6. Go All-In on Photography & Video Professional photos, aerial drone shots, floor plans, and a walk-through video are non-negotiable. Consider twilight photography for extra drama and online appeal. 7. Maximize Online Exposure Ensure the listing appears on both Daytona MLS & Stellar MLS for full agent coverage. Market on social media, YouTube, and targeted Google ads. 8. Be Flexible for Showings The easier it is for buyers to view your home, the faster it sells. Aim for same-day or short-notice availability. 9. Highlight Key Buyer Benefits Insurance savings on newer roofs/windows, HOA amenities, walkability to beaches or golf courses—spell it out in the listing. 10. Work with a Pro Who’s Available A quick sale requires fast responses to inquiries, strong negotiation skills, and proactive marketing—choose your listing agent wisely.

Generally, the photographer sells the rights to the listing agent. I would advise speaking to the first agent who paid to have the photographer in.

Justin yes or no, it depends on your area. Every city has a different market trends. Your Realtor should be able to help identify what type of market your area is in. There\'s a lot of data to look at when determining whether you\'re market is in a housing shortage or not. This is called inventory and generally 6 months of inventory is considered a balanced market. Less than that is considered a seller\'s market and more is considered a buyer\'s market.

Yes

Contingencies can be inspection, financing, or another period of time that must pass before the contract is considered pending. During this time, a contingency that is not met or satisfied can cancel the contract. Once you get past contingencies, your contract is considered pending and closer to closing.

Yes you can however selling a home furnished is a little more difficult. Most buyers don\'t want furnishings as they have their own. Try offer selling it either furnished or unfurnished this way you don\'t minimize your buyer pool. If you have a buyer who puts in an offer and does not want the furniture you can have an estate sale and what doesn\'t sell donate. There are estate sale companies that handle everything for you including donating everything that did not sell.

I personally prefer virtual staging. So if your house is empty, that\'s great for some people because they can visualize furniture placement or plan renovations. Also, including the room virtually staged gives the buyer who cannot visualize what is needed. By doing virtual staging, you can show the prospective buyer both ways in photos with your listing. Another thing I like to do is have the photo made into a board that can be placed on an easel in an empty room. Hence, the prospective buyer walks into the empty room, but in the corner is an easel with a picture of the stage room, so they can walk over to it and say, okay, this is how it could look. I do this quite often in my practice in Daytona and Ormond Beach, Florida.