Answers by Richard McKinney

You should definitely consider Port St Lucie, Florida. It is one of the fastest growing areas in the country and one of the most affordable areas in Florida. Beautiful beaches and great weather year round. You can get a brand new 2,000 sq ft home for under 450k minutes to everything you need.

Some early signs that a market may be declining are; increasing inventory, price reductions, increased market time and an increase in pre-foreclosures in the area. Some of can be temporary though especially if the is still strong demand. More urgent concerns are economic factors such as an increase in unemployment in the area, employers leaving the area and a struggling economy.

Real estate agents get paid based on the agreement that you make with your agent (the listing agent) In that agreement you agree to pay the listing agent a marketing and representation fee (better known as a commission) which is and always has been negotiable. You and your agent can also agree to offer a commission to the buyers agent. The major change is that the commission that you offer to the buyers agent can no longer be placed in the MLS. I do not expect this to affect home sellers right away. I do suggest that you interview at least three of your areas TOP selling agents and get their opinions prior to listing. Insist on seeing an agents most recent sales and look closely on their experience. Looking forward in our industry, I see experience being the biggest key to sellers when looking for a Realtor.

Yes you can certainly make a cash offer and you can offer whatever amount that you like. If the agent does not want to help you with your offer then call another agent!

You can contact a local broker and they can help.

The short answer is yes. But it depends on the size, construction and type of sunroom. You typically get about half of the cost back in value.

Hi Thomas, I am the Broker with RE/MAX right here in Port St Lucie. Yes! You can sell your home with furniture but it needs to be negotiated in the contract. Our contracts in Florida specifically say that furnishings need to be removed before closing

First start with what you can control; cleaning, decluttering, making minor repairs, staging and painting if necessary. These will go a long way in what you home sells for.