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Selling a home in Tampa Bay

What could your home sell for?

I’ll compare nearby sales, the work worth doing, and what you could keep after closing.

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Free Home Value Report

What is your Tampa Bay home worth?

Send the address and a few details. I’ll review nearby sales, current competition and your home’s condition, then follow up with a local price opinion. If you’re weighing a sale, we can also estimate what you’d keep after costs and payoffs.

  • Built from a local comparative market analysis, not just an automated estimate.
  • Useful whether you are selling soon, planning repairs, refinancing, or deciding whether to hold.
  • Works for primary homes, tenant-occupied rentals, condos, townhomes, land, and multifamily property.

This is a follow-up request for a local value review, not an instant appraisal or a commitment to list.

How I compare the price

I start with relevant nearby sales and compare the condition and details of your property.

Active competition and pending activity, where available, help put those sales in context. An asking price is not proof of what a buyer will pay.

Location, lot, view, improvements, insurance, and association rules can change the comparison. I want the review to explain those differences.

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Email or phone is enough. I’ll follow up about your property; this request does not commit you to listing.

Before you hire a contractor

Which repairs are worth doing?

A roof or insurance concern deserves an early look. Cleaning, touch-up paint and small repairs may be enough elsewhere. I’ll compare the work with your budget, timing and the homes buyers can choose instead.

Before a kitchen remodel or new flooring, let’s get estimates and decide whether the likely benefit justifies the cost.

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The presentation

How will buyers find your home?

Clear photos and accurate property details help buyers decide whether to book a showing. I plan the launch around the price, the home’s strongest features and when people can actually see it.

Which marketing methods could fit?

The plan can include professional photography, video, and 3D tours where appropriate.

MLS syndication, social exposure, email outreach, and placement in front of active buyers can help get the property seen.

The property information and imagery should remain clear on phones. The mix of marketing depends on the home.

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Before the camera arrives

Does the roof need to come first?

Roof condition, leaks, electrical or plumbing concerns, and unpermitted work can affect insurance or financing. I’ll help you identify the questions to take to the right inspector, contractor or insurer before you commit to repairs.

What I consider before spending

The right prep depends on the home and price point. I look for repairs or refreshes that change buyer confidence: roof or system concerns, paint, lighting, landscaping, cleanliness, staging, minor repairs, and presentation issues. I do not recommend spending money just because something could be updated.

Can I sell without fixing everything?

We can compare selling in the current condition with doing selected repairs first. An as-is sale still involves required disclosures, and buyers may have inspection, insurance or financing concerns. I’d compare the repair estimates, likely price and time involved before you choose.

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When an offer arrives

What would you keep after closing?

Your sale price is the starting point. Mortgage and lien payoffs, negotiated compensation, closing costs, repairs and buyer credits determine what is left for your next move.

Selling a rental?

The lease, access, and cost of vacancy belong in the plan before we choose a listing date.

What changes with a tenant in place?

A rental can sell with tenants in place. Whether it should depends on the lease, the likely buyer, and what vacancy would cost you.

I review the lease terms and access plan before we promise a closing date. Rent rolls, deposits, estoppels, and tenant notices need to agree with what we tell buyers.

Sometimes keeping the income in place makes the property easier to sell to an investor. Other times, waiting for the lease to end opens it to more buyers. We can compare the expected proceeds and carrying costs before you decide.

Still deciding?

We can compare selling with keeping the property. Asking about the price is not a commitment to list.

You don't need to have the timing or repairs figured out before we talk.

Buying another home, too?

Before choosing a listing date, let’s compare the timing and cash needed for your next purchase. Selling first, a sale contingency or temporary housing each comes with tradeoffs. Financing and any post-closing occupancy need agreement from the parties involved.

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Selling a condo?

Gather the association budget, fees, any special assessments, available inspection and reserve-study information, and current insurance documents. Buyers and lenders may need them. I’ll help identify what to request from the association so missing information does not become a late surprise.

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What I watch through closing

Insurance, inspection findings, appraisal and lender conditions, permitting, title issues, and association requirements can affect the contract. I work through those risks with you and review the final settlement figures and timing for possession.

Your proceeds

Is the highest offer the best offer?

Credits, repairs, selling costs and payoffs affect what you receive. Financing, contingencies and the closing date also matter.

Estimate the proceeds below, then compare the buyer’s financing, inspection terms and proposed closing date. The title company confirms the final figures.

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Compare proceeds alongside financing, contingencies and timing. An estimate is not a promise of what you will receive.

Past closings

See the actual properties.

These are past transactions, not a prediction of your sale price.

Dillon was great throughout the whole sales transaction of one of my rental properties that was a little difficult, but he was very knowledgeable and found solutions to every problem that came up. He made a difficult transaction feel manageable and really took the stress out of the entire process. He is very knowledgeable at what he does and very professional. I will definitely be contacting him for other transactions in the future.
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Dillon Cook is a great realtor. His communication and professionalism are exceptional. He is definitely someone you want to help you either sell or buy a home. He went above and beyond to help me.
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Before you choose an agent

Look at the work.

Read seller feedback, look at past closings, and ask how I would handle your property.

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Compare the area around your property

A nearby sale is only useful if it competes with your home. Condition, neighborhood, flood exposure, insurance and association costs can change what buyers will consider.

Open Hillsborough ↗

Explore Tampa, Riverview, Lutz and nearby communities. Compare your neighborhood rather than relying on a countywide average.

Open Pinellas ↗

Explore St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin and coastal communities. Flood exposure and insurance belong in the pricing discussion.

Open Pasco ↗

Explore Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes and nearby communities. New construction competition, taxes, HOA fees and CDD assessments can affect the comparison.

Seller Plan

What would make selling worthwhile for you?

Tell me the address, when you might move, and the question holding you up. I can start with the price, preparation or a sale-and-purchase timeline.

If the numbers don’t support selling yet, we can talk about waiting or keeping the property. Asking for a plan does not commit you to listing.

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Email or phone is enough. Tell me what you need, and I’ll reply about your question.

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Seller questions

What would you like to work out?

You can start with a question. You do not need to have the timing or repairs figured out before we talk.

How do you estimate what my home is worth?

I start with a comparative market analysis using recent nearby sales, active competition, pending activity where available, property condition, upgrades, location, lot, view, flood or insurance considerations, HOA or condo rules, and current buyer demand. The goal is a useful local opinion, not a generic automated range.

What should I fix before listing?

The right prep depends on the home and price point. I look for repairs or refreshes that change buyer confidence: roof or system concerns, paint, lighting, landscaping, cleanliness, staging, minor repairs, and presentation issues. I do not recommend spending money just because something could be updated.

How far ahead should I start planning?

Three to six months is ideal if you want time for prep, vendor scheduling, photos, pricing strategy, and timing the market. If you need to move faster, we can still prioritize the work that affects value and contract risk most.

Can you sell a tenant-occupied property?

Yes. Tenant-occupied sales need tighter coordination around notice, access, lease terms, rent rolls, deposits, estoppels, showings, and buyer financing. I help protect the timeline and cash flow while still marketing the property to the right buyer pool.

What marketing do you use for listings?

The plan can include professional photography, video, 3D tours where appropriate, MLS syndication, social exposure, retargeting, email outreach, and direct placement in front of active buyers, homeowners, and investors. The goal is not just more views, but more qualified demand.

What can derail a sale in Tampa Bay?

Common issues include insurance, roof age, wind mitigation, flood questions, condo or HOA rules, permitting, repair negotiations, appraisal gaps, lender conditions, tenant access, title issues, and buyer financing. I look for those risks early so we can handle them before they become closing problems.

How do I buy and sell at the same time?

It is a juggling act, but it is doable with the right plan. The key is timing your sale and purchase so you are not stuck paying two mortgages or left without a place to live.

Sometimes that means listing your current home first with a flexible closing date. Other times it means making the purchase contingent on selling your current home. There are also options like rent-backs, short-term rentals, or using equity to bridge the gap. I walk clients through each scenario and the numbers behind it.

How long does it usually take to close in Tampa Bay?

Most closings in the Tampa Bay area take 30 to 45 days from contract to keys in hand. Cash deals can close in under two weeks, while VA, FHA, and conventional loans often take closer to 45 days.

The biggest factors affecting the timeline are financing, inspections, repairs when necessary, and appraisal. I help keep the process moving by coordinating directly with lenders, inspectors, and title companies.

What closing costs do sellers usually pay in Tampa Bay?

Your costs depend on the contract and the property. Brokerage compensation is negotiable, not a standard percentage. Other costs may include documentary stamp tax on the deed, title and settlement charges allocated by the contract, HOA or condo estoppel fees, prorated property taxes, and any agreed buyer credits or repairs.

Your mortgage and other lien payoffs also reduce what you receive, but I show them separately from selling expenses. I prepare an estimated seller net sheet early and update it as the price, contract terms, and payoff figures become available. The title company confirms the final closing figures.