Levi Salmans | Orlando Horse Properties

Someone you know is in a difficult situation with their home. A short sale may be their best solution. We would like to help them. It’s a FREE consultation, a chance to discover their options. It’s as simple as a phone call.

Here’s a list of common hardships that qualify for a short sale:

Loss of Job
Business Failure
Damage to Property
Death of Spouse
Death of Family Member(s)
Severe Illness
Inheritance
Divorce
Mandatory Job Relocation
Medical Bills
Military Service
Payment Increase or Mortgage Adjustment
Insurance or Tax Increase
Reduced Income
Separation
Too Much Debt
Incarceration

When you put your home up for sale you want to make it as presentable as possible. You can start by removing all the clutter throughout your home, garage and yard. Only leave out a few knick-knacks, clear papers from your desk and remove the extra appliances from your counters, etc.

Give your home a deep cleaning and make sure to eliminate all sources of bad odors. Don’t forget about the refrigerator and oven- 100 % of the people I show a home to will open the oven and refrigerator and will always comment if the appliance is clean or not.

Open the drapes and let the sun shine in! A bright home is a cheerful home. Leaving lamps on will also make your home feel warm and welcoming. It’s often the little things that make a big impact on potential buyers, like fresh cut flowers, a bowl of tasty fruit on the counter and the smell of fresh baked cookies. Appealing to all of the buyers senses helps them make a connection to your home in more ways than one.

Making your home stand out among all the other homes the buyers saw that day is your goal. In a competitive home buying market it is important that your home leaves a positive memory in the buyer’s mind….positive memory being the key word here. If your home smells or is dirty your potential buyer will take that into consideration when choosing between your home and the house down the street.

If you need more information on selling your home please contact your Orlando Realtor. I have been listing and selling homes and horse property in the Orlando area for 20 years.

For more information on my equestrian real estate properties, please call 407-291-6952.

Most bits are sold in a 5 size. You might be surprised to find your horse is more comfortable in a different size. Bits also come in 4 and 5 1/8 sizes. Measure your horse with a simple device called a Bit Fit to find the exact width of your horses mouth. (www.theoriginalbitfi.com)

Check where the bit lays in your horse’s mouth to see if the bridal is adjusted correctly. Too high, causing wrinkles in the mouths corners, he’ll feel constant pressure. Too low, it may hit his teeth and flop around in his mouth. A bit should touch the corners of the lips without showing any wrinkles.

Many training issues with horses stem from anxiety about their mouths, so having the right bit is important.

Many problems with selling a home comes from hiring an improperly trained Realtor. Levi is well trained in the skills of selling Orlando Horse Property. Find out how, call Levi at 407-489-0155.

RealtyTrac just released a report that the number of foreclosures has dropped. However, the number of households delinquent on their payments has grown. Wait a minute, how can that be? Less foreclosures and more people not making payments. The answer is short sales. Banks would rather do a short sale than a foreclosure.

If you know someone that is struggling with their home payments, they need to call me at 407-489-0155. For 6 out of 10 families a short sale is the best option. Many times it’s the most cost effective option for the banks. It’s a win win for both parties.

Interested in learning more? Call me at 407-489-0155. Levi Salmans

Yesterday, I showed a Solar Powered Home totally off the electric grid. Had an interesting conversation with the owner. Through trial and error and many hours on the internet he had set up a simple system that supplied him with all his electrical needs. I was amazed with the simplicity of the system. His cost was around three thousand dollars in equipment cost. He installed the system himself, so there was no labor cost involved. For several thousand dollars, some labor and creative thinking he was living life with free electricity. Makes me wonder…

Purchasing real-estate in Orlando is one of the most important investments you will make. Before you buy a home it is absolutely necessary to assess the condition, mostly to establish a fair market value on the home. From a personal experience, you need to know exactly what you are getting yourself into. All too often you hear horror stories of people who forgo the inspection only to find themselves in serious trouble. Because of their lapse in judgment they have lost thousands of dollars. Some have even lost their homes due to termite damage, water damage, and mold.

For those of you asking the question.. “can I do the home inspection myself?”. Here is your   answer…although Florida law does not require one, I highly recommend it! Even if you are an experienced home owner you still need the expertise and knowledge of a professional home inspection. Please understand this is their profession and they know what to look for. Most importantly, they have done thousands of home inspections and can easily spot problem areas which will save you valuable time and money.

If you are purchasing horse property in Orlando, don’t forget to have the inspector check your barn, tack room and any other structure on the property. Replacing a barn can be expensive and knowing in advance about any termite damage or wood rot can make a big difference in the purchase price of your home.

I want to help you find your perfect equestrian or horse property. Whether you manage horses, or just need a home that has room to grow, contact Levi today. For more information on our equestrian real estate properties, please give Levi a call…..407-291-6952.

You probably know friends, family or co-workers that are caught in this housing crisis. Bad times are effecting good people. Forces outside of our control have too many homeowners severely under water and facing tough decisions. We want to help.

Recently I teamed up with Helen Thompson and Gail Higley to tackle Short Sales and Foreclosures. It’s a challenging market segment that requires more time, energy and knowledge. Therefore, the value of having the power of three is much more effective than working as individual. Over the past 14 months we’ve traveled to conferences, attended seminars, met with bank executives and received nearly every designation available. Our success rate with short sales is triple the national average.

A short sale is NOT right for every family. However, for six out ten families it is their best option. Please let us help! It may be your neighbor, family member, co-worker or possibly even yourself. We’ll analyze the situation, discuss the options and see if a short sale is the right option. We can’t help everyone, we would appreciate the opportunity to help the ones we can.

If you are unsure if a short sale is right for you, contact your Orlando Horse Property Expert. 407-291-6952

Horses for Heroes’ helps injured, traumatized war vets adjust
This is a great article about how horses are being used to help our returning vets recover from post traumatic stress disorder and other injuries. This particular place is located in Texas but I am researching if any horse therapy clinics exist in the Orlando area.

“We can help them regain their strength, regain their balance,” said Lisa Stajduhar, a physical therapist who owns the stable. “If they use a prosthetic, we can help them get up and start walking again.”

This is a wonderful example of the many ways horses are beneficial in our lives. Owning horses is a very rewarding experience. If you are in the market for a horse and will soon be looking for a place to put your new friend give me a call, I can help with all of your Orlando horse property needs.

Call Levi Salmans….407-291-6952

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