Finding a good, clean, move-in ready pool home on an oversize lot in a quiet neighborhood in the Venice real estate market can be a challenge until now. Situated at the quiet end of the circle in Hourglass Lake Estates, the neighborhood maintains an upscale feel with light deed restrictions. The professionally landscaped site offers
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Rarely does an opportunity come up to find such a comfortable home in such perfect condition such a very affordable price. Featuring a new kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a fresh coat of paint and a new paver driveway... and that's just for starters! The home boasts mostly tile or wood floors, tasteful landscaping, and a pool enclosed with a large screened cage which is just perfect for those in search of
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What a spectacular River Club home! Quality built by Authur Rutenberg on over one-half acre on one of the latest River Club lakes, there just isn't a more impressive home to own at this price on the market today. High ceilings, a very open floor plan, stunning oversized 30' x 37'pool area, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, large aquarium window at the informal table space, and sliders that pocket for maximum flow are just some of the unique features.
You won't want to miss our VIRTUAL TOUR of this home below.
Come live the Florida Dream, in this Englewood Isles Boating Community, where residents can buy or rent boat slips! This well maintained 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sparkling pool home has beautiful mature landscaping and plenty of privacy. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening beverage on the patio, poolside. The home featuring a formal living and dining room so, you will have plenty of room for entertaining. There is a kitchen/great room concept with a Breakfast-bar, too. The home boasts
Here is the perfect home for the perfect price! Wonderful three-bedroom two-bath split plan POOL
One thing for sure, they aren’t making any new waterfront property and the new homeowners of 1509 S. Lodge Dr are excited to be in their new home. Featuring over three-hundred feet of waterfront, this exceptional home is located
Here is the perfect opportunity to live with privacy, space, and flexibility five acres can offer. There are loads of large mature oak trees along with
Finding a decent home for under $200,000 in Sarasota City can be a challenge for any first-time homebuyer or investor in today’s market. New to the market is this in-town home that has been freshly updated and
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What a rare find within the Jacaranda West golf community of Venice Gardens. A double master suite home with a beautiful large pool. Located 10 minutes to downtown Venice shopping, dining, boating, fishing and of course the world-class beaches Sarasota County is known for. Amenities like these are just part of the daily lifestyle we all enjoy. This home is located in
Buying on the “As-Is” contract is a popular way many homes are sold as opposed to, for a lack of a better term, the standard contract. Both contracts, the Florida Association of Realtors makes available to its members.
Knowing some of the major differences between the two contracts can help guide you towards which contract serves you best for the situation. My concern has always been that the "as-is" contract is overused and doesn't always serve the buying public in a way they expect. There is a way to get the best of both contracts that may not be in the best interest of the brokers involved in the contract.
The reason I understand the “as-is” is viewed with so much favor is because it gives you, the buyer, an unconditional out for just about any reason during inspection period. This can be a good thing but remember, you are going to spend both time and money having an inspection and there are no requirements for the seller to fix anything.
In practice, the general approach is that once an inspection is done, then there is a second negotiation for repairs. Now, depending on how the as-is was presented to the seller during the negotiation, you may or may not be able to get repairs or concessions from the seller. If the seller refuses to negotiate the repair request, you are out the inspection fee as the seller is not obligated to do anything.
I think there is second reason why brokerages like as-is contracts that I’ll circle back to in a bit. You might be surprised, their reason has nothing to do with protecting your interests!
The standard contract allows for a repair limit up front. Hopefully, you and your agent have gone through the home a couple of times before...
Be Sure to Check Out our "Buying As-Is" Episode
writing the offer and looked over the
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