Tips for Buyers and Sellers

Relocating to St. Augustine?

Local resources for buyers and sellers:

Buying a new home can be confusing. Need to know how much you can afford? Check your finances and come up with a comfortable home payment.

Already know how much your new home costs but want to figure out the mortgage payment? Come up with a payment amount based on amount financed and term of mortgage.

Worried about your credit? Get a free copy of your credit report.

Change your address and get lots of moving tips from the US Postal Service.

You can learn a lot about St. Augustine before you move by visiting the following sites:

City of St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Record - the local newspaper
St. Johns County

Preparing to Sell Your Home?

Here are some basics that will make your experience more successful:

Curb appeal is so important, little improvements make a big difference in how buyers react to your home. To get the most favorable price spend some time touching up your home with paint and landscaping as well as any necessary repairs you may have put off. Someone may be charmed by your home and make a quick offer!

What about pets? Make arrangements for pet care if your house is also home to a cat or dog so real estate agents can be cautious. You may close your pets off in a separate room or fenced area, or request notice when your home is going to be shown.