Author: adeweerd

Moving for the military? Well, at Manatee, we’ve been honored to help homeowners (INCLUDING veterans and active-duty military personnel) sell their homes quickly for a fair cash price. And we understand that selling under PCS pressure can be a little overwhelming. So here are some quick tips to help you sell in a timely and … Continued

Renting vs. Buying? Which is better? Maybe you’re in the process of selling your home and you’re wondering whether it’d be better to rent or buy… Well, at Manatee, we’ve been helping home sellers get a fair cash price for their home in Bradenton and Sarasota for quite some time. Over the years, we’ve seen … Continued

Is it a good time to sell your home? There are a lot of different factors that go into selling a home. Can you find a good real estate agent? Is the market advantageous right now? Can you afford the costs of selling a home? Has your home become more than you can handle (too … Continued

Wondering how much your home is going to appraise for over the next few years? Buying a home is exciting. Trying to find the perfect house — one that fits the budget and all of the criteria buyers tend to have for their living situation. But selling a home? It can be a little complicated … Continued

Are you dealing with some funky smells in a house that you want to sell? Unfortunately, the smell of a home is a HUGE factor that determines whether buyers will make you an offer or not. A home that doesn’t smell right… It doesn’t sell very fast. Maybe you’re dealing with pet odors, mold, or … Continued

Stuck with an investment property? 🙁 Real estate is a great investment and you’ve probably read somewhere before that there’s the potential to make a lot of money in repairing and flipping properties or keeping them as rentals. That’s true! But also… the market fluctuates. And sometimes, real estate investing doesn’t feel like everything it … Continued

Do you need to relocate for work? Depending on how far you’re moving, that can be a big job that requires a lot of time, effort, and money — hopefully, the new employer will help pay for the cost of the move. In fact, if you’re wondering what sort of costs to expect, here’s a … Continued

Thinking of updating your home but don’t know where to start? Well, at Manatee, we’ve been working with real estate in Bradenton and Sarasota for quite a while now. And we’ve learned a thing or two about upgrading and repairing older homes. In fact, to help YOU, here are some of the most important updates/repairs … Continued