Levi Salmans | Orlando Horse Properties

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.

If sellers only knew – they would be furious. Today I’m calling to arrange showings for an out of town buyer here on a 3 day buying trip. They’re qualified and ready to purchase horse property in the $700,000 range.

They are being denied access to some homes. Not by the sellers, but by Realtors hired to sell their home.

One agent has lost her only key, and she doesn’t have time to pickup another key before the weekend. I bet the sellers would drop off a key if they knew a serious buyer wanted to see their vacant home.

Another agent insists on being at the home for all showings. However she has three children and will be too busy over the weekend to show the home.

Another agent has a key in her office to pickup and return after each showing. Unfortunately her office is on the other side of town. My buyers have agreed it’s not worth the wasted time shuttling a key when they are on a tight time schedule.

And finally, I can’t get the listing agent or anyone in their office to return a call with showing instructions.

Four sellers are going to miss their chance at a sell – inexcusable.

We have Internet technology that provides secure showing instructions to agents 24/7. Agents have emails, cell phones, cell phones with email and office staffs to provide showing instructions. This is information that should be obtainable in minutes.

There is no reason for agents to be living in the dark ages of KILO (key in listing office) appointment only and call listing agent for showing appointment. Sellers should do themselves a big favor. Find out how their agent communicates showing instructions. An old saying is, “there’s a buyer for every home”. Don’t let your agent deny them access.

Are you in the market to sell or purchase equestrian property in Orlando? I want to help you with selling or purchasing your home.  believe that having an experienced and knowledgeable Realtor is key. Buying or selling a house is difficult, and my goal is to educate you on making this process as easy as possible. Here are 10 things to take the trauma out of homebuying.

1. Find a real estate professional that’s simpatico. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the practitioner you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality.

2. Remember, there’s no “right” time to buy, any more than there is a right time to sell. If you find a home now, don’t try to second-guess the interest rates or the housing market by waiting. Changes don’t usually occur fast enough to make that much difference in price and a good home won’t say on the market long.

3. Don’t ask for too many opinions. It’s natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but too many ideas will make it much harder to make a decision.

4. Accept that no house is ever perfect. Focus in on the things that are most important to you and let the minor ones go.

5. Don’t try to be a killer negotiator. Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price may lose you the home you love.

6. Remember your home doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself—room size, kitchen—that you forget such issues as amenities, noise level, etc., that have a big impact on what it’s like to live in your new home.

7. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home and made an offer to get approved for a mortgage, investigate insurance availability, and consider a schedule for moving. Presenting an offer contingent on a lot of unresolved issues will make your bid much less attractive to sellers.

8. Factor in maintenance and repair costs in your post-home buying budget. Even if you buy a new home, there will be some costs. Don’t leave yourself short and let your home deteriorate.

9. Accept that a little buyer’s remorse is inevitable and will probably pass. Buying a home, especially for the first time, is a big commitment, but it also yields big benefits.

10. Choose a home first because you love it; then think about appreciation. While U.S. homes have appreciated an average of 5.4 percent annually from 1998 to 2002, a home’s most important role is as a comfortable, safe place to live.