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There are a lot of reasons that you might need to sell your house fast in Bradenton… Maybe you’re going through a difficult season in life — the death of a loved one, job loss, divorce, foreclosure, or something else — and it requires you to change homes. Or maybe you just don’t want to … Continued

Thinking of selling a house with lots of memories? It can be difficult to let go of a home with sentimental value — maybe you remember your parents sitting at the dinner table, or your kids playing in the backyard, or your family sitting around the fireplace during the holidays. Now you’re thinking of selling… … Continued

Are your tenants disturbing the peace in the neighborhood? That’s frustrating for a lot of different reasons. First, it’s often indicative of a bigger problem in the home. There could be excessive substance use. Not to mention that those tenants might end up getting the police called on them.  And it’s also not good for … Continued

Is it time to bite the bullet and sell your rental property? From managing tenants to paying for repairs, owning a rental property can sometimes end up being more work than it’s worth (especially if your tenants aren’t respecting the property). But selling the property is so final… Is it really time to sell your … Continued

Dealing with mice or rats in a home that you’re trying to sell? Obviously, it’s really difficult to sell a home the traditional way — with a real estate agent through the MLS — if you have a rodent problem. But that’s not the only problem. Mice, rats, and other rodents also cause property damage … Continued

Can’t afford to stage your home for selling? Many buyers today expect the homes they’re viewing to not just be clean and in good quality, but they also want them to be staged — this means the furniture and appliances match the home, look brand new, and improve the overall aesthetic of the property. To … Continued

Are your home’s appliances breaking down? Most appliances last quite a while, but still… time takes its toll. And eventually, even refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers, air conditioners, and heating elements need to be replaced. Unfortunately, appliances aren’t cheap. To replace all appliances in your home, you’d be looking at well over $10,000. Even just … Continued

Are you struggling to maintain your yard? While having a yard or a beautiful garden can add a lot of joy and satisfaction to your life, it can also be frustrating if you don’t have the ability to maintain it like you wish you could. And the bigger the yard, the bigger problem it becomes. … Continued

I don’t know who made the decision, but there’s a traditional way to sell your home. Most people assume that you need to hire a real estate agent, you need to clean, repair, and update your home. You need excellent photos, great marketing, and maybe even a professional home stager. That’s fine and all. But … Continued

Are you suspicious of criminal activity occurring in one of your properties? We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at Manatee, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners get rid … Continued

How much does it cost to sell your home? Obviously, you want to make as much money as possible. You don’t want your potential profit to drown in repairs, upgrades, staging, closing costs, and agent commissions. Unfortunately, it happens quickly. Before you know it, everyone and their dog is making money off the sale of … Continued