There is a lot of short sale inventory in Fort Myers... Will my house sell??

Yes, there is short sale inventory that sits on the market for long periods of time in Southwest Florida.  And in some cases, unfortunately turns into a foreclosure because they were not competitive and the property did not short sell.

It is imperative to have a team of professionals who know what they are doing in terms of how to handle a short sale correctly and know market conditions and trends in order to price correctly as well as act quickly if values continue to diminish.

Other tips for the seller include:  Treat your property as if it is a normal, traditional sale.  That means, keep the inside clean and tidy, maintain your lawn and shrubs and make sure you electricity is always ON.



There is a lot of inventory on the market that you will compete with, but will have an edge as long as you maintain your property.  Drive by your competition of short sales and foreclosures in your Southwest Florida market.  Or get your agent to show you the real estate in direct competition with you.  You will see houses with high grass, vandalism, missing AC units, busted water softners, a bunch of trash, etc...  When you walk into these properties they are hot and uncomfortable to be in - Some of which you have to literally have a flashlight to walk the property.



Even though it is a bad time for your situation, you must consider your purchaser in order to have an edge.  If you were making a purchase, wouldn't you want to walk into a well groomed, frigid, nice smelling home??
Not all buyers are "investors" trying to make a buck on your home.  Many are first time homebuyers. 
Bottom Line...  You will make it beneficial for everyone including yourself by maintaining your property. 


If you are considering a short sale, we are servicing Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, Ft. Myers Beach, Sanibel - Anywhere in Southwest Florida.  Call Steve R. Daria direct at (239) 425-5671