Stephanie's Real Estate Blog & Tips
"What happens if the property I'm buying doesn't appraise?"
Once the price and terms are negotiated and you're under contract for the purchase of your new home, one of the next steps is your mortgage person will order an appraisal to determine that the home is worth at least the contract sales price. We Realtors breath a lot easier once the appraisal comes back, as appraisals are so subjective. (More)
When selling a home, de-cluttering is so important, but do you store or sell?
I always encourage my customers preparing for a move to cut back on their possessions to improve a home's staging. If a house is listed with the clutter remaining in the home, the potential buyers automatically think there isn't enough room, not enough storage in the home. Closets should be neat and tidy - with a clear floor, not piled up suitcases, etc. (More)
What is the Benefit of Selling your House with a Home Warranty?
If you list your home for sale with Coldwell Banker, you can pay for a home warranty to cover you during the time that the home is listed for sale. Also, you can offer to pay for the new home owner once the sale is completed. It gives those looking at your home a feeling of security -- For (More)
Home Inspection - Always a Smart Decision
Under the inspection repair and maintenance section of your home purchase contract, a seller has some limited responsibilities to the buyer to warrant certain items and/or systems in the home. While your agent may be representing you as a buyer, they are in no way qualified to determine the condition on these (More)
Avila
Cheval
Add content to my communities
Recent Sales
Choosing the Right Home
Why You Should Be Excited About the Housing Market
Top 4 Deal Killers for Homebuyers
Communities
Communities Served
Stephanie is the best realtor in Tampa! Professional yet warm, caring, and personable Works hard for her clients and never gets discouraged Best in town!
-Kathi Carlson, Client
I always recommend Stephanie if you ever need a good realtor! We used her for buying and selling. A total of 4 times and have never been disappointed. What does she do that other realtors don't? If you are selling a home, she puts out a lot of signs when doing an Open House. I was amazed on the amount of people she drew and we had so many offers that weekend! This realtor …
-Christina Barnett, Client
I just bought my first house yesterday after over a year and a half of searching! Stephanie walked me through the process from looking at different houses to signing the final documents. One of Stephanie’s biggest strengths is her dedication to her buyers. This woman will answer her phone ANY time you need her. Not only does she respond quickly, but she can show houses …
-Lauren Marie, Client
5 stars !!! A++++++++++++
-Doug Cloutier, Client
Recently, I sold my home in the Carrollwood area of Tampa Florida and Stephanie LeFew was my real estate agent. Upon meeting her I noticed her calm and sweet demeanor but when it came to selling my house I found out she is a "go getter" and hardworking. The day my house was listed on the internet through Coldwell Banker she was in my neighborhood passing out flyers …
-Kathy Brookins, Client