Top 3 reasons to price your home according to market price…

  Top 3 reasons to price your home according to market price: Only have one time to make a first impression. Many buyers require financing to purchase your home and your home has to appraise at least at the contract price. Correct pricing is less time having to get your home ready for showings and … Continue reading Top 3 reasons to price your home according to market price…

Fun events planned for Lakewood Ranch Saturday, April 21st

What a FUN time of year to enjoy some great outdoor events in Lakewood Ranch… I hope to see you on the ranch Saturday, April 21st… Nicole Ryskamp is a real estate agent and a real estate attorney who specializes in listing homes (single family homes, condos, town homes and villas) and working with customers … Continue reading Fun events planned for Lakewood Ranch Saturday, April 21st

Have all required documents for a binding contract

Congratulations you have your home under contract.  A few instances a buyer may negate your contract… If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association, you MUST have the Homeowner’s Association/Community Disclosure executed as provided by Section 720.401 of the Florida Statutes. If you live in a condominium, you MUST have the Condominium Rider … Continue reading Have all required documents for a binding contract

To convey or not convey your washer and dryer when selling your home…

You have an offer on your home.  The standard contract does not include the washer and dryer as items to convey.  Therefore, the seller has the following two options: Do not include the washer and dryer to convey.  You take them with you to your next home. Convey the washer and dryer, but do not … Continue reading To convey or not convey your washer and dryer when selling your home…

OPEN HOUSE IN LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB SATURDAY 10AM-11:30AM

Mimosas will be served from 10am-11:30am Saturday, March 10 at 7226 Ashland Glen.  Come see me and tour this private estate home that is on a half-acre with lake and golf course view.  This custom 5- bedroom home is nestled on a quiet cut de sac.  Offered at $800,000. Nicole Ryskamp is a real estate … Continue reading OPEN HOUSE IN LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB SATURDAY 10AM-11:30AM

Top 15 updates that pay off when selling your home

Most of us like to update our home and we should do the updates now so we get to enjoy the updates while we own the home.  I often get asked which updates pay off the most for resale purposes.  I agree with many of the suggestions from the attached article from HGTV (except the … Continue reading Top 15 updates that pay off when selling your home

The kitchen is the heart of our homes. Read more about 5 kitchen trends in 2018.

The kitchen is the heart of our homes. Read more about 5 kitchen trends in 2018. Nicole Ryskamp is a real estate agent and a real estate attorney who specializes in listing homes (single family homes, condos, town homes and villas) and working with customers to purchase resales and new construction in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton … Continue reading The kitchen is the heart of our homes. Read more about 5 kitchen trends in 2018.

Homestead exemption Part II- money savings with real estate tax benefits

What exactly does the homestead status provide in savings for you with real estate taxes? First, the homeowner gets an annual $25,000 ad valorem tax exemption for all taxes assessed against the property and additional $25,000 ad valorem tax exemption for non-school taxes assessed against the property. Another tax benefit of the homestead designation is … Continue reading Homestead exemption Part II- money savings with real estate tax benefits

Take Stock in Children of Manatee County holds annual breakfast

Thank you Mark Arnold and Karen Arnold for inviting me to your table for the annual Take Stock in Children of Manatee County.  Your commitment and time to Take Stock as a board member is outstanding.   Mike Jarvis delivered an inspiring message as the keynote speaker.

Getting your home ready to be “show ready” for the market

Many of my clients want to have their homes ready to sell.  When we meet to access the home, we review items that will enhance your home to be what buyers are looking for in today’s market.  Your home is also competing with new construction homes.  The kitchen is the heart of the home.  The … Continue reading Getting your home ready to be “show ready” for the market