All agents are NOT alike! Find out why I am a top real estate expert. Call me: 904.707.0925 or 1.800.535.9594

Request My Free Relocation Package!
Moving your family to another town or state is a major event in your life! I have helped many families and individuals relocate!
Find Out More >
View All Offers >

Before we found Scott, we tried 3 different real estate agents with no success.
Steve & Heather
Read Quote >
View All Quotes >

Compare three mortgages at one time. Download TripleCalc now. It's free.

Find Out More >
Download Now >

Scott Hum is one of The Top Selling Real Estate Experts™
Find Out More >

PODS
Moving and Storage Made Easy
Find Out More >

Welcome > For Sellers > Thinking About Selling Your Home Yourself? ...

There's More to Selling Your Home than a "For Sale" Sign In Your Front Yard: Beware.

Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions:

"How does your home compare to others like it in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and River Town?"

"How did you determine the fair market value of this property?"

"What about financing? Can you help?"

"If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?"

"Why aren't you using a real estate agent? Is there something wrong with the property?"

"Since you aren't using a real estate agent, we can take their fee right off the top, right?"

Selling your home is one of the most important financial transactions you will make in your life. Don't take risks. Selling your home is nothing like selling a car. Every home is different, and every homebuyer wants to offer you as little as possible. How do you determine the real market value?

Almost all homes are sold using a real estate agent. As a top real estate professional, it is my job to help you negotiate with all those buyers who want something for nothing. Not to mention preparing your home for sale, marketing it locally in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and River Town and even nationally, and guiding you through the complex paperwork and pitfalls of escrow and closing. Make sure you are really ready to handle all of that before pounding that sign into your front yard. Errors can be extremely costly.

Remember: Buyers want to offer you as close to nothing as possible! While that "For Sale By Owner" sign might sound like a good idea, it usually means a different thing to buyers: "Try to steal this one."

If you must sell your own home, at least let me give you a sense of its true market value. Tell me a bit about your home, and I'll do a quick Comparative Market Analysis and let you know what I feel it is worth. I'll also describe, as an experienced, top Jacksonville, St. Augustine and River Town real estate agent, how I would market your property. This is free, with no strings attached.

Don't price your home by yourself! It's my job to analyze the Jacksonville, St. Augustine and River Town market and determine the true value of your property. It's FREE and without obligation...

	About You
* Your Name:
* Your Email Address:
Your Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone:
	About Your Move
When Are You Moving?
Where Are You Moving?
	About Your Home
Your Preferred Selling Price?
Number Of Bedrooms?
Number Of Bathrooms?
Home Size In Square Feet?
	Additional Info
Please Enter More Details, Along With Any Comments, Concerns, Or Questions:
Send Latest Listings:
Send Latest News:

*Please note that fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Quick Response Guarantee >
Your Privacy Is Guaranteed >
Free & Without Obligation >

Insurance >Hazard Insurance

Are you considering taking out hazard insurance on a property before you actually take title? It may be a good idea!

Even though you are not yet the owner of record, as the buyer, you have an insurable interest in a property the moment that you and the seller execute the sales agreement. As a matter of practice, however, buyers do not usually take out insurance until the papers change hands, and it should not be necessary if the agreement of sale is properly executed.

It is very important to both parties that the agreement states that the property will be insured for a specific amount. From the buyer's point of view, an adequate sum must be stipulated, and the agreement should not read "as now insured", which can indicate that the seller may not want to increase the insurance.

As a general rule, the amount of insurance on the buildings on a property should equal the sales price, less the value of the lot.

	See All Tips In The "Insurance" Category >
	See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

Q	What island was sold to Peter Minuit by the Indians for goods valued at 60 guilders ($24)?
A	Peter Minuit arrived with a group of Dutch settlers in 1626 and purchased what is now known as Manhattan.
See More Real Estate Trivia >

Scott Hum, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Rivertown, Florida home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Scott Hum GRI, ABR, e-Pro, REALTOR
RE/MAX Specialists
12646 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Direct: 904.707.0925
Toll Free: 1.800.535.9594
Fax: 1.866.492.0722
ScottHum@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
Hello and thank you for visiting! Northeast Florida has been my home since 1994. I have lived in Arlington, Jacksonville Beach and now call St. Augustine home. I moved from small town in Central Illinois to get away from the snow and to further my wife's education. Kim and I live outside St Augustine with our two yellow Labradors. I received my Real Estate license in 2002 my Brokers license in 2004 and my GRI(Graduate of Real Estate Institute) in 2005. I furthered my education by earning my ABR(Accredited Buyers Representative) and E-PRO certifications in 2007. It is my goal as your full service real estate agent covering Duval and St.Johns counties. I will provide you with superior service at all times. My local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources I offer. My patience is helpful when you are making a financial decisions of this size.

www.RealEstateBuyTheYard.com is brought to you by Scott Hum
NUMBER1EXPERT™ in real estate for Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Rivertown, Florida

Read Scott Hum's Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge