Wednesday, October 30, 2013

"You have 17 hours to sell my house."

"You have 17 hours to sell my house."

This is what I heard from my newest seller as I was listing the home.  Now, I think she was half kidding when she said it, but the look on her face told me that there was a part of her that was deadly serious.  The last home in her subdivsion sold 17 hours after it went on the market, and she challenged me to do the same.
The home is located in Pinellas Park, Florida, and overall, we are in a seller's market. I was confident the house was priced right to sell quickly, the seller had a done a great job of clearing the clutter and cleaning the home, and I had my marketing plan in place to reach a large audience.  Even still, I thought to myself; 17 hours - that's a tall order!
The listing was enterered into the MLS at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening.  Saturday morning we scheduled the first showing for 12:00 noon that day -- exactly 17 hours later!  And don't you know it, the buyer from that showing wrote an offer that was accepted by the seller.  We met our seller's 17 hour challenge!  In fact, we ended up receiving multiple offers on the property and our seller is thrilled to start preparing for closing!
If you are a Pinellas County, Florida homeowner who is thinking about selling your home, give us a call at 727-216-9247.  While we can't guarantee we will sell your home in 17 hours, we do have all the tools necessary to sell your home fast and for top dollar!
Deborah Ward & Associates is the #1 selling team at Keller Williams Realty Suncoast. Deborah and her team’s knowledge, experience and caring personalities have all contributed to their real estate success.  They pride themselves in their track record of overcoming obstacles to get to the closing table.  Their motto is “Everything closes at Deborah Ward & Associates!”

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Want to know the value of your Waterfront home in Sand Key, Clearwater 33767?



Want to know the value of your waterfront home in this great sellers market?


Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Realty are here to help! With improving prices in the Tampa Bay area over the last 12 months, low inventory and high demand its a great time to sell your home for TOP DOLLAR

Call us at 727 216 9247 or visit us online at
www.CometoClearwater.com



 Deborah Ward & Associates is the #1 selling team at Keller Williams Realty Suncoast. Deborah and her team’s knowledge, experience and caring personalities have all contributed to their real estate success.  They pride themselves in their track record of overcoming obstacles to get to the closing table.  Their motto is “Everything closes at Deborah Ward & Associates!”


Sunday, October 27, 2013

FOR SALE: Villa style home in the Mainlands of Tamarac by the Gulf - Pinellas Park, FL

MAINLANDS OF TAMARAC BY THE GULF!

Deborah Ward & Associates has just listed this 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, villa-style home for sale at 9215 39th Way, Pinellas Park, Florida

 

Offered at $150,000

 
 
 
 
Great opportunity to buy one of the largest floor plans in the Mainlands! This condo community features free-standing detached homes, which allows much more privacy than your typical condo!  With nearly 1800 square feet and a 2 car garage, this home is located on a beautiful shady lot with a private patio area.
  

 
 
 
The open and spacious floor plan has two separate gathering areas and features a formal living room along with a large, light and airy family room with many windows overlooking the lush green space, gardens and shade trees. 
 
 
There is both a formal dining room and breakfast nook in the kitchen for casual dining. Storage space is plentiful and includes a huge walk-in closet in the master bedroom, along with numerous additional closets throughout the home.
 
 
 
 
The newer windows, remodeled bathrooms and neutral colors throughout make this a rare fined! This move-in ready home comes with newer air conditioning (2010), water softener and roof (2001).  The Mainlands is an active 55+ community which features many amenities including a public golf course, heated swimming pool and shuffleboard.
 
 

 


This centrally located home is just minutes to the Gulf beaches, shopping, and restaurants. No need to pay waterfront prices to live on the beach, when you can live in this charming, affordable home only a 15 minute drive to the white sand beaches of Treasure Island and Madeira Beach. Live like you are vacation year-round - this is Florida living at its best!

 

For more information or to schedule a private showing of this property, please call Deborah Ward & Associates at 727-216-9247, or email info@DeborahWard.com. Visit us at www.DeborahWard.com.

Pinellas County Real Estate Statistics for September 2013

Great news this month in the Pinellas County Real Estate Market!
Prices are up! Number of properties sold are up and shortsale sales are down!


Call the Sand Key, Clearwater listing specialist if you want to take advantage of this great  Real Eatate market.
Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Realty
727 216 9247

Deborah Ward & Associates is the #1 selling team at Keller Williams Realty Suncoast. Deborah and her team’s knowledge, experience and caring personalities have all contributed to their real estate success.  They pride themselves in their track record of overcoming obstacles to get to the closing table.  Their motto is “Everything closes at Deborah Ward & Associates!”

Thursday, October 24, 2013

ST PETERSBURG FLORIDA Pool Home For Sale - minutes from Madeira Beach and Treasure Island


ST PETERSBURG FLORIDA Pool Home For Sale - minutes from Madeira Beach and Treasure Island


This is a fabulous opportunity to own a split-plan 3 bedroom 2 bath pool for $150,000! From the deep lot to the tropical backyard, this is a great find! The open floor plan living-dining combination is perfect for entertaining, and the oversized family room creates another living space.
 The living room features a bay window which overlooks the lush tropical foliage in the front yard.  The kitchen offers plenty of storage and is steps away from the dining area. The master suite has its own private bathroom, and the well-sized guest bedrooms share the second full bathroom which has been remodeled. The tropical backyard with in-ground swimming pool is stunning! From the many sitting areas, to the sparkling pool and spa, it's a real delight. There are two storage sheds, a sun deck and plenty of room to store a boat or RV.

This centrally located home is just minutes to the Gulf beaches, shopping, restaurants, and downtown St. Pete. No need to pay waterfront prices to live on the beach when you can live in this charming, affordable home only a 15 minute drive to the white sand beaches of Treasure Island and Madeira Beach. Live like you are vacation year-round - dine at a waterfront restaurant, or enjoy the day on the Gulf with a dolphin watching boat ride.  This is Florida living at its best!

Here's a sneak peek at the home on YouTube:http://youtu.be/GMMeahttlTE




For more information or to schedule a private showing of this property, please call Deborah Ward & Associates at 727-216-9247, or email info@DeborahWard.com.

Deborah Ward & Associates is the #1 selling team at Keller Williams Realty Suncoast. Deborah and her team’s knowledge, experience and caring personalities have all contributed to their real estate success.  They pride themselves in their track record of overcoming obstacles to get to the closing table.  Their motto is “Everything closes at Deborah Ward & Associates!”

Sunday, October 20, 2013

ST PETERSBURG FLORIDA POOL HOME FOR SALE!

Deborah Ward & Associates has just listed this 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home for sale at 5716 38th Avenue North.

Offered at $150,000

 
 
This is a fabulous opportunity to own a split-plan 3 bedroom 2 bath pool for $150,000! From the deep lot to the tropical backyard, this is a great find!
 
 
The open floor plan living-dining combination is perfect for entertaining, and the oversized family room creates another living space. The living room features a bay window which overlooks the lush tropical foliage in the front yard. 
 
 
The kitchen offers plenty of storage and is steps away from the dining area. The master suite has its own private bathroom, and the well-sized guest bedrooms share the second full bathroom which has been remodeled.
 

The tropical backyard with in-ground swimming pool is stunning! From the many sitting areas, to the sparkling pool and spa, it's a real delight. There are two storage sheds, a sun deck and plenty of room to store a boat or RV. This property is priced to sell fast - see it before it is gone!

 
This centrally located home is just minutes to the Gulf beaches, shopping, restaurants, and downtown St. Pete. No need to pay waterfront prices to live on the beach, when you can live in this charming, affordable home only a 15 minute drive to the white sand beaches of Treasure Island and Madeira Beach. Live like you are vacation year-round - dine at a waterfront restaurant, or enjoy the day on the Gulf with a dolphin watching boat ride.  This is Florida living at its best!


For more information or to schedule a private showing of this property, please call Deborah Ward & Associates at 727-216-9247, or email info@DeborahWard.com. Visit us at www.DeborahWard.com.



Saturday, October 19, 2013

ST PETERSBURG FLORIDA HOME FOR SALE - Steps to the Pink Streets of Pinellas Point and Tampa Bay


St. Petersburg Florida Realtors, Deborah Ward & Associates, have just listed a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2 car garage home at 1471 Pinellas Point Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida 

REDUCED to $250,000!


1471 Pinellas Point Drive is located in a hidden gem of a neighborhood tucked into the southern tip of Pinellas County, Florida. Just steps away are the famous "Pink Streets" of St. Petersburg, which is a neighborhood originally built in the 1920's. One of the developer's unique ideas for building this waterfront community included the painting of the roads pink - more of muted rose pink, not a bright pink. And although over the years as repairs have been made, the streets remain pink to this day! The character of these streets adds to the special feeling of this neighborhood with its large shade trees and curvy roads which lead to the open water of Tampa Bay Below is an aerial view of part of the neighborhood  - note the color of the streets and a glimpse of Tampa Bay in the lower right corner: Click here for a map of the home and the surrounding neighborhood.



This desirable Pinellas Point home is a delight!
Living-dining room looking into family room

From the interesting architectural details, to the premiere location in Pinellas County, this house has a lot to offer! The sweeping circular driveway invites you to the attractive front entrance with double door entry.

From the moment you enter the property, you will enjoy the gleaming terrazzo floors, wide open floor plan and the stylish custom details throughout.  The custom "tray" ceilings, neutral colors and oversized family room make this the perfect home for entertaining!



The angular kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances, marble mosaic tile backsplash and warm, coral toned marble counters, new fixtures, full-sized pantry with frosted glass door, and a custom built island all add to the character of this beautiful home!
The original terrazzo flooring, which is a classic detail in homes of this vintage, has been preserved in many of the rooms.




From the double stainless steel sink there are three windows overlooking the front yard which make this kitchen light and bright.

The owners preserved the original wood cabinetry and gave them a new crisp white painted finish to perfectly complement the gleaming marble tile counters.




French doors in the kitchen lead out to a private patio area on the side of the house that is the perfect spot for a grill and enjoying a meal "al fresco"



This home offers a split-plan layout, luxurious master suite, stylish remodeled bathroom and oversized walk-in closet. The generously sized guest bedrooms, "classic meets modern" guest bath, and large lot complete the package.


Master bath vanity
Master bath shower with custom tile work


Guest bath with original aquamarine ceramic tile and modern vessel sink 


This home is located just minutes from I-275 with easy access to downtown St. Pete, Tampa
International Airport, the Gulf beaches of St. Pete and Treasure Island, or head south on the Sunshine
Skyway Bridge for a short drive to Bradenton and Sarasota and to visit the beautiful beaches of
Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, Long Boat Key and Siesta Key.


Click below for a preview of this home on YouTube:



For more information or to schedule a private showing of this property, please call 
Deborah Ward & Associates Realtors at 727-216-9247, email info@DeborahWard.com or


Thursday, October 17, 2013

Want to know that value of your Sand Key Clearwater 33767 home?

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How much can I sell my Sand Key, Clearwater 33767 home for?

We are currently in a sellers market in Sand Key, Clearwater and we are looking for sellers who want to sell their homes in the this great market of opportunity!

If you are interested in finding out the value of your home enter your information below and we will provide you with a FREE comparative market analysis!

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                                 If you are ready to sell your home today
Call the Sand Key area Real Estate  Listing Specialists,

 Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Realty
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Want to sell your Sand Key Condo?


Thinking about Selling your Sand Key Condo? 


There is a high demand for units in The Ultimar on Sand Key, Clearwater. We have out of area buyers looking to buy beachfront condos in this resort style community!

Call Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams today if you'd like to find out the value of your condo
727 216-9247

Visit our great informative website at 


Friday, October 11, 2013

The Ultimar home values are going up in Sand Key, Clearwater Florida

Home values are on the rise in Sand Key, Clearwater, Florida!


Do you want to know the value of your Ultimar Condo in todays strong Sellers market? Click below to find out!





Call the Sand Key Listing Specialist 

Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams to see what your waterfront unit can sell for!  
  

   727 216 9247

www.Sandkeywaterfrontliving.com

The Ultimar on Gulf Blvd in Sand Key, Clearwater Florida is one of the most sought after communities on Sand Key. There is a high demand for this community and buyers are willing to pay top dollar to own in these three imposing buildings!


Wednesday, October 9, 2013

"The luck of the Irish" Realtor selling Sand Key Homes, Clearwater, Florida

 

DO Rely on the Luck of the Irish – Pick a Great Irish Realtor

If you need a Realtor who might just bring along a little luck o’ the Irish with her, then you might just want to go find Deb Ward, the Irish Realtor!
DO Rely on the Luck of the Irish - Pick a Great Irish RealtorFinding a good Realtor when you want to buy or sell real estate is a good idea. A Realtor is trained and educated to know exactly how to navigate the complicated world of buying and selling real estate. You’ll need one with knowledge of the area and the type of real estate you are looking to buy or sell. If you are looking to buy or sell waterfront or water view properties throughout Pinellas County, Florida, including  Sand Key, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs Dunedin, Belleair, Palm Harbor, Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Largo, and all the surrounding towns, Deb knows how to help.
Deb, the Irish Realtor, is the lead listing Realtor at Deb Ward & Associates, which is affiliated with Keller
Williams Realty a nationally recognized firm. If you are moving from another area and know the Keller Williams name, you know that Deb is a great choice. She specializes in the great water front homes and communities in the area. She has 14 year of experience helping people to buy their dream home and sell the one they have. And did we mention she’s Irish? She moved to Florida from Ireland in 1995. She even speaks Gaelic!
Buying and selling real estate takes know how and experience. It also takes a little bit of luck as well. Knowing you have hired the one person who has all three should mean you’ll be selling your home and moving into your dream home in no time! So use the luck of the Irish and use Deb Ward, the Irish Realtor!
To see all Deb’s tips, tours and properties, visit her youtube channel:

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Home prices in The Ultimar, Sand Key, Clearwater,Florida

Are you considering selling your Ultimar Condo in Sand Key, Clearwater?

Click the image below to visit our Sand Key website

Ever wondered what the value of your home is in this sellers market?
There is a high demand for condos in The Ultimar in Sand Key, Clearwater, Florida

Call Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Realty today for your free market analysis 727 216 9247

                    We are here to help get your unit SOLD!                         And we have the luck of the Irish!




 

Sunday, October 6, 2013

JUST SOLD! Keene Forest Home in Largo, Florida - sold after 4 days on the market!

2595 Oakwood Drive, Largo, Florida - SOLD in 4 days!
2595 Oakwood Drive, Largo, Florida - SOLD in 4 days!

Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Realty, just sold another home in Largo, Florida

 Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Realty, just sold a 2 bedroom 1.5 bath single family home at 2595 Oakwood Drive, Largo, Florida for the full asking price of $125,000.

This home is located in the Keene Forest subdivision conveniently located near Keene and East Bay Drive. It's secluded on a quiet side street with a neighborhood park complete with a small playground surrounded by majestic oak trees, and a pond with many ducks in residence!

The buyer's new home has a wood burning fireplace in the living room, a large family room, and a screened porch overlooking the huge backyard. There is plenty of room for a pool and parking for a boat or RV. Due to the low inventory of homes for sale in the area, lucky for the buyer he acted quickly and decisively to secure his new home.

The seller had been considering moving out of state to live near family, but it was when she received a last minute opportunity to begin an educational program out of the area, it became very important that she sell her home quickly.  A friend of hers recommended Deborah Ward & Associates to help her sell her house, since she was so happy with the service she had received when buying her Clearwater home earlier in the year.  Deborah Ward consulted with the seller to price her home to sell quick, and 4 days after listing it, the seller accepted a full price offer!

Deborah Ward & Associates is a top selling team at Keller Williams Realty Suncoast and specializes in selling Clearwater, Florida area real estate. Deborah and her team’s knowledge, experience and caring personalities have all contributed to their success.  They pride themselves in their track record of overcoming obstacles to get to the closing table.  Their motto is “Everything closes at Deborah Ward & Associates!”

Call 727-216-9247 to speak with an agent at Deborah Ward & Associates, or visit their website at http://www.cometoclearwater.com

JUST SOLD! Clearwater Florida Home Sold For Over List Price with Multiple Offers

Deborah Ward & Associates of Keller Williams Realty Suncoast sells another home 
with multiple offers in just 7 days!


Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Realty, just sold a 3 bedroom, 3 bath single family home at 7438 Danbury Way, Clearwater, Florida. This home is located in the Newport Subdivision conveniently located near East Bay Drive and Belcher Road. It is near schools, shopping, beaches and an easy commute to Tampa.

The buyer's new home is a 2-story with both a living room and a separate family room which has a woodburning fireplace for those chilly winter nights.  During most of the year when it is warm and sunny, there is a screened porch to relax in overlooking the large backyard with an in-ground swimming pool The home was listed for $185,000, and sold for $187,000 with an FHA mortgage.
The sellers were thrilled that their home sold so quickly so that they could make their move to North Carolina to live near friends.


Here is what the sellers had to say about their experience with Deborah Ward & Associates:










Deborah Ward & Associates is a top selling team at Keller Williams Realty Suncoast and specializes in selling Clearwater, Florida real estate. Deborah and her team’s knowledge, experience and caring personalities have all contributed to their success.  They pride themselves in their track record of overcoming obstacles to get to the closing table.  Their motto is “Everything closes at Deborah Ward & Associates!”

Call 727-216-9247 to speak with an agent at Deborah Ward & Associates, or visit their website at http://www.ComeToClearwater.com.



Want to sell your Sand Key, Clearwater Home? Call the Sand Key 'Irish Realtor'

www.SandKeyWaterfrontLiving.com

Want to sell your Sand Key, Clearwater home?


Call "The Irish Realtor" Deborah Ward & Associates, 

Keller Williams Realty Suncoast 


Your Sand Key Real Estate Specialist
Call 727- 216-9247

Friday, October 4, 2013

Redington Beach, Florida Waterfront Home For Sale (+playlist)



Deborah Ward, Keller Williams Realty presents this Redington Beach Florida waterfront home for sale for $440,000. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, granite countertops and tile flooring. There is a brand new boat lift for your boat so you can park it in your backyard which is the Gulf of Mexico! Just steps to the beach! 

Call for more information or to schedule a private viewing - 727-216-9247, or email info@Deborahward.com

South Bay Condo For Sale in St Petersburg Florida at 7432 Sunshine Skywa...




MOTIVATED SELLER - This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo for sale in the waterfront community of South Bay, in St. Petersburg, FL. There is a HUGE balcony, new hardwood flooring, new carpet, new appliances, washer and dryer in unit, and low condo fees. No age restrictions. The owner is serious about selling quickly, so it is value priced at $149,900. Call Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams Realty at 727-216-9247 for more details, or to schedule a showing.

Sand Key, Florida Real Estate Market Statistics are out for August 2013!




Real Estate Market Statistics for Sand Key and all of Pinellas County Florida for August 2013

We are in a strong sellers market in many areas and its a great time to sell you Sand Key Condo! Click on the picture below for more information
If you would like a free valuation of your property call

Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams

727 216-9247 

or visit us online at www.sandkeywaterfrontliving.com




Thursday, October 3, 2013

Want to find out the value of your Sand Key, Florida waterfront home?

Want to know the value of you waterfront condo in Sand Key, Florida?

Call Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams

 for a free market analysis of your waterfront community.

727 216 9247

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

How's the real estate market?

How's the real estate market?  I get this question all the time!

To answer that question, please watch my video below for the highlights of the most recent statistics provided by the Pinellas Realtor Organization. If you would like more details on the statistics, please visit my website at DeborahWard.com and scroll down to the "Get the latest real estate news" to read the full report for August 2013.

The changes to the flood insurance program continues to make news.  The Florida Realtors organization has compiled a "Flood Insurance Toolkit" which has links to many resources to help answer any questions you may have. Click here for the Toolkit.

If you know anyone who is interested in buying or selling real estate, we always appreciate your referrals.  Please call me at 727-216-9247 if we can assist you with your real estate needs.

Sand Key Real Estate Listing Specialist!

 Sand Key, Florida homeowners

Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams is selling listing and selling property as quick as they get the listings!  Are you looking for a knowledgeable, experienced team of Professionals to help you sell your home?

                            Call the Sand Key, Florida Area experts today 

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