David Barr's Sarasota and Venice Real Estate Blog

I've just listed 6218 Coyote Ridge Ct in University Park, FL for sale.  You can view it on davidbarrhomes.com. This spacious home is listed for $429,900.  With 2,626 sq ft, it has 3BR plus a den/office or 4th bedroom, diagonal ceramic tile floors in the living areas, like new carpet, volume ceilings, a 3-car garage and a screened pool. The home was a seasonal residence for it's only owners.  Move in ready. Please contact me to schedule an appointment to view it in person.

I've been really busy lately and unfortunately neglected my blog, but I wanted to post an update and relate some things about my real estate philosophy and services that most home sellers will find beneficial. I was contacted a while ago by a foreign seller in France to list and sell their condo in Lakeside Village Townhomes in Bradenton.  After coordinating a thorough cleaning of the unit to make it presentable to be shown, we successfully negotiated a contract and are in the final phases of satisfying the home inspection contingency. During the listing process, several agents called me to ask how negotiable the seller was, and "would they take a price of X amount?". This is sloppy practice for a buyer's agent.  First of all, a good agent knows when they are dealing with an unreasonable buyer and works to educate them on the market.  Second of all, a good listing agent knows the comparable sales as well as the comparable neighborhoods or condo communities.  I

Inspired by a potential client, I just added a new page to my real estate website, www.davidbarrhomes.com, with listings for properties offering owner financing. This may well be the only Sarasota area real estate website with owner financing properties easily searchable in one place. The properties are listed in ascending order of price, and include single family, condo, and townhome styles.  You can search by specific area and price here:  www.davidbarrhomes.com/owner_financing