Krystal Bernhardt PA - Real Estate Agent

To be honest, there are a lot of great real estate agents in Marco Island and Naples. Usually, the top percentages do most of the business. I consider myself to be in that group as I do practice real estate full-time and have helped hundreds of clients over the past 15+ years. If you choose to meet with me, we can decide if we are a good fit to work together to purchase your next dream property or sell your current one and move you to your next stage.

I use a few methods when arriving at the price. One being the comps in the area that apply to your type of property. Also, when the market is moving in special directions as it was in late 2021-2022, considering the pending properties versus days on the market was an important strategy. It depends on the demand as well as other market information. I will be happy to discuss the current market conditions at our consultation on listing your home for sale.

No one can tell you with certainty how long your home will take to sell. Many factors affect this such as the current supply of homes, the desirability of your house compared to others that are available and of course the price!  If the price is congruent with the market activity on similar homes, it will help the property sell relatively quickly.

If it is allowed, I highly recommend it. Firstly, the signage lets passerbys know that the home is for sale and they get a first feel for the curb appeal right then. The lock box makes it easier to show and with shorter notice. I ALWAYS install a Supra IBox to track anyone and everyone who enters the property to show it. A licensed Real Estate Agent MUST open it with special software that is right on their smartphone.

It is best to make the showing of your home as easy as possible for agents and their clients, BUT as the seller, you have the option of requiring appointments to be made and can specify when and how those showings will be conducted.  However, the easier the home can be shown, the better the chances it will sell quickly.  Agents who are in the area may bypass a home which is not readily available to show due to timing and convenience.

The CLHMS stands for Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. This means I have taken extra education classes to be the most up to date on marketing property like yours. I have also qualified for the Million Dollar Guild which means that I have multiple transactions above the million dollar price point in my market within a given timeframe.

I absolutely try to go to every home inspection that I can for both my buyers and my sellers. I like to see whatever the deficiencies are, in person so that I can help the buyer or seller understand exactly what needs to be done. They can also always call the inspector directly and should, but it helps that I have spoken to him, as well and witnessed firsthand the things the inspector finds that need attention.

Consulting an attorney is always a good idea. I always recommend using a title company that is attached to an attorney's office. This way you can have access to them if you need an attorney's advice and peace of mind knowing a professional is involved in your real estate sale.

Not really. Those types of websites cannot meet you, find out your specific goals when selling your South Florida home, know your neighborhood and personally look at your property to determine its strengths and weaknesses compared to the closed sales in your area. It would just be a ballpark estimate, at best from an online estimate.

When you list your Naples or Marco Island Real Estate with me, I have a many things you can do to make the home the most appealing it can be to a prospective buyer. During our listing consultation I can share some of those suggestions and once we decide on a list date, I can share a package containing a full outline of what is tried and true to get your home ready to go on the market.

I would first estimate the fair market value of a property by doing a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA). With this method, we use the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to locate the homes that have sold in the last 3-4 months that are the most comparable to your home or property. Then make adjustments for the ways in which yours is different from each of the others, and then average the adjusted values. I use this method, as well but when we have our first consultation at the property is when we can really discuss your goals and what is most important to you. Quick sale? Highest price even though it could take longer? There are many factors when determining a home value.

There have been more times than I can count that I have been in a transaction that is heading in the wrong direction due to an inspection item or difference of opinions. One of my strong points is keeping the peace between buyers and sellers by having a good relationship with the agent involved. After all, it is a common goal to get the property in the hands of the new owner. I am also a good price negotiatior and can give examples in person.

There can be title search charges, documentary stamps and surtax on deed, if any, HOA/Condo estoppel fees, attorney fees for the seller, Realtor commissions and Recording fees to name a few. I have a detailed list I always provide to every seller in a disclosure when we meet for a listing appointment.

Luckily, both Marco Island and Naples Properties sell all year long. The 'season' which is the months heading into January through April is considered the best time to list your home, however, I have experienced a window of narrowed times even during that period when bringing a home to the market proves most beneficial. We can discuss it at a listing consultation.

I am full-time Realtor that is focused on both the local real estate market and the negotiation and selling of your house. I work with both buyers and sellers in all price points and have been a Marco Island Real Estate agent for almost 10 years. I was licensed in 2006, then moved to Marco in 2014 and started to rebuild my Real Estate business at Premier Sotheby's International Realty. I have since obtained my Real Estate Brokers license and moved to Premiere Plus Realty.