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Marc Rasmussen
Member since 24th November 2005
Occupation: Realtor
Realtor in Sarasota, Florida and surrounding areas - Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Casey Key, Bird Key and Lakewood Ranch. Has been selling real estate over 6 years and consistently sells millions of dollars a year. Sarasota Real Estate

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It’s a given that marketing a home for sale online offers incomparable exposure to the people whose attention you want to catch; buyers and buyer’s agents. Where else can you advertise your home to so many thousands or more, who will see the property ...
Selling a home by auction can often be a viable alternative to selling in the “conventional” way, particularly during a market slowdown, when there is a glut of unsold inventory, buyers are reluctant to commit, and are few and far between. A house can...
The Baby Boomers are hitting the age now where they are retiring, whether they have only just retired, are just in the process or have been retired for a short while. Many of them are looking for a place to settle down and enjoy their golden years while s...
If you’re looking to buy a second home in Florida, you don’t need to look any further than beautiful Sarasota. Here are ten fantastic reasons to make Sarasota your home away from home.It’s America’s Best Small City. The people wh...
The current real estate slowdown has brought out some of the most unusual buyer incentives we’ve ever seen, from fully paid week-end getaway vacations to brand new cars. When it comes to incentives for buyers, though, the simple fact is that money talks...
As we all know, you cannot make a second first impression. Consequently, your home must look inviting to prospective buyers from the moment they arrive at your door which makes curb appeal very important.The lawn should be mowed and shrubs tri...
1. Find foreclosures If you have enough cash you can buy homes at the foreclosure auction. Most areas require you to pay cash the day of the auction. The problem with this strategy is that you might run into title problems and many t...
Pros of working with second home buyers Second home buyers are usually in a higher price range. People looking to buy second homes tend to be wealthier individuals and are typically looking for higher priced real estate. This is...
Just peruse through the Sunday newspaper, real estate books or scan various Realtor websites and you will see alot of hype. Largest Producer! If we don't sell your home we will buy it! Your home sold in 39 days or we will sell it for f...
When I meet with sellers about listing their home often times I hear the strategy of setting the initial asking price high and then coming down in price if it does not sell. This is really not a good idea in a traditional real estate market. Over the l...
Home owners thinking of selling often times will list their home with the Realtor who does the most advertising. Sellers want to see their property advertised in newspaper, real estate books or on the internet. There is a misconception by the public tha...
More and more people are turning to the internet to research buying or selling a home. A National Association of Realtors study indicates that 74% of real estate buyers started on the internet. It is easy for home buyers to look at property for sale ove...
Here are some helpful and realistic tips to buying a home. Get pre-approved for a mortgage Getting a mortgage pre-approval will save yourself the grief of looking at homes you can't afford and put you in a better position to make a serious offer whe...
A summer place in the North Carolina mountains, a winter place in sunny Sarasota, Florida. Wouldn't you like a fabulous retreat in the mountains or near the beach? More and more people are buying second homes for vacation and future retirements. I sell...
You are selling your home and just received an offer from a prospective buyer. It is time to read over the purchase agreement presented to you. The agreement is a very important document because it is a legally binding contract between you, the home selle...